Vans: Vice President, Footwear Merchandising

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live Off The Wall embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression.

Yesterday’s Off The Wall moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

What will you do?

A day in the life of the Vice President, Footwear Merchandising at Vans looks a little like this :

• You will set the foundation for all global assortment segmentation, commercial balance, pricing, and margin, and establish a 3 year vision for product progression to elevate the brand and achieve growth targets.
• Drive the day-to-day management of the full Global Footwear assortment.
• In partnership with the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Design Officer, & Vice President of Apparel Merchandising, define the consumer category direction and consistently evaluate relevancy and new opportunities.
• Set, analyze, and drive organizational and consumer category goals, putting the consumer at the center of our decision making by leveraging consumer data & insights.
• Collaborate with our Regional product leads ensuring the global product line is adopted, while providing locally-relevant product globally.
• Serve as a key voice within the Vans Global Executive Leadership team, helping to iterate our brand foundation, story creation, and brand map.
• Work closely with the Vice President of Product Development to set quality standards, benchmarking, and to establish a speed to market strategy.

What do you need to succeed?

For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. We are most interested in your 15+ years of experience and professional achievements.

• An inspirational leader who is a strong, concise communicator both verbal and written.
• Embrace the complexities of a matrixed organization, exceling through your ability to collaborate, speak with transparency, build relationships, and participate in effective candor.
• An inclusive leader who values and welcomes different perspectives within a diverse team.
• The ability to identify, hire, and develop industry-leading Merchandising talent.
• A problem solver who thrives within a sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Ability to set functional goals aligned to the organization's financial objectives, and drive performance within the team to meet them.

What do we offer you?

We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range : $259,200.00 USD - $324,000.00 USD annually.

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered on www.MyVFbenefits.com.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

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