Director of Merchandising, Signature
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We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We invented the blue jean in 1873, and we reinvented khaki pants in 1986.
We pioneered labor and environmental guidelines in manufacturing. And we work to build sustainability into everything we do.
Our brands stand for freedom and self-expression around the world.
Where we lead, others follow. For more than 160 years, we've used the strength of our brands to lead with our values and make an outsized impact on the world.
We employ more than 15,000 people globally to support our great brands : Levi's, Dockers, Denizen, Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. and Beyond Yoga.
The Signature Merchandising Director will oversee the development of product strategies and assortments that captivate and retain customers for Levi Strauss Signature.
You will manage the entire product lifecycle, leading merchandising discussions with key accounts, and ensuring financial plans are in place for the business.
The Director will collaborate with cross-functional teams, Sales, Design, Planning, and Marketing, to drive revenue-generating product strategies in line with brand priorities.
This role also involves setting a visionary path for product assortment, long-term growth, and Signature product architecture to exceed financial goals and consumer expectations.
About the Job
- Develop and oversee seasonal product strategies and assortments across all product offerings, ensuring alignment with consumer preferences and financial objectives.
- Lead the creation and execution of product lifecycle strategies, including pricing, and margin plans that maximize margins.
- Collaborate with Design & Product development to meet the needs of accounts through product offerings.
- Advocate for customer needs via detailed briefings, product performance reviews, and seasonal line launches.
- Communicate product strategies and inspire alignment across cross-functional teams including Planning, Marketing, Sales and external accounts.
- Drive segmentation at category, and account to foster distinction and sustainable growth across all channels.
- Analyze and present business performance data, providing relevant insights and guiding short-term and long-term strategies.
- Direct and participate in market deep-dive, using insights to shape long-term category vision, seasonal frameworks, and trend responses.
- Provide strategic leadership, and mentorship to the merchandising team, promoting a culture of innovation, consumer focus, and continuous improvement.
Develop a team of merchants for both genders.
- Travel to markets and account meetings to identify brand opportunities and gather insights.
- You will report into our VP of US / Canada Merchandising.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 10+ years of experience within the merchandising or related industry.
- Knowledge of merchandising practices and the ability to create a long-term strategic vision.
- Experience managing complex projects and gaining buy-in through a combination of ownership and indirect influence.
- Ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback to both direct reports and cross-functional team members.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
The expected starting salary range for this role is $142,100-$215,200. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role.
The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs.
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.
Levi Strauss & Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and recruiting and maintaining a workforce that welcomes and respects people from diverse backgrounds while enabling our employees to make an impact.
We value the unique combination of talents, experiences, and perspectives of each employee, making our collective success possible.
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot :
- 401K match : $1.25 for every $1.00 you contribute up to the first 6% of pay you save.
- Five hours of paid volunteer time per month with nonprofit organizations.
- Product discount of 60% off regular-price merchandise.
- Paid Family Leave.
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