Senior Vice President – Merchandising

Senior Vice President – Merchandising

Requirements

• Has experience leading buying and merchandising strategy for a high-volume, multi-brand retail or marketplace business, driving category growth, supplier partnerships, and commercial performance
• 10-15 years of professional experience in online merchandising
• Possess skills in purchasing, logistics, licensing, partner relations and trend analysis
• Deep understanding of streetwear culture, fashion trends, and consumer behavior
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams
• Experience in retail and e-commerce is required
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Proficient in G Suite, Keynote, Airtable, and Monday.com
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking, copywriting, and listening
• Strong time management abilities, including planning and prioritizing workloads and release schedules
• In-depth knowledge of industry-specific trends and issues
• Effective strategic planning, both for the short-term and long-term
• Thorough understanding of merchandising trends and industry best practices
• Creative and innovative thinking

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive merchandising strategy aligned with the brand’s vision and business objectives
• Develop and manage a robust pipeline of first-to-market and exclusive products, including but not limited to footwear, sneakers, apparel, accessories and collectibles from relevant brands, designers, distributors, licensees, and personalities
• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify gaps and opportunities in the current assortment
• Identify opportunities for growth, optimization, and expansion of product offerings
• Work closely with data, licensing, business partnerships, and marketplace teams to manage timelines of product releases and develop rollout plans and strategies to cultivate collections on the web
• Identify key customer profiles and develop specific short-term and long-term product strategies to serve them
• Establish a unique and distinctive point of difference in the market through strategic product curation
• Monitor competitor landscape and consumer preferences to adapt and refine the merchandising strategy
• Continually onboard vendors to the Complex brand and retailer marketplace
• Procure desirable product from seasonal and go-to-market assortments
• Create proprietary product offerings in partnership with influencers, talent, and in-house Licensing team
• Be responsible for revenue growth across all categories and cultural events by working closely with creative to build merchandising stories and developing exciting collections visible on the commerce platform
• Present product pipeline and planning presentations to Senior leadership team during weekly reviews
• Work closely with your team to track and coordinate product samples, production inventory, marketing assets, and cross-promotional synergies with all brand partner
• Review customer feedback to predict sales trends and seasonal stock demand
• Research and monitor industry trends and consumer behavior to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns
• Make predictions based on sales data, customer feedback and market trends and develop forecasting and projection reports for executive teams
• Review competitors, including pricing, profit, marketing and other progress

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.