Manager, Merchandising - Outdoor Furniture
Core
Managing the Outdoor Furniture product assortment, revenue, and margins for a direct-to-consumer home furnishings brand.
Role type
Senior Manager, Merchandising
Builds
Outdoor furniture product lines (cushions, bistro sets, umbrellas, fire tables, chaise lounges) for a DTC brand.
Domain
Retail / Home Furnishings / Outdoor Furniture
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Retail merchandising strategy, assortment planning, data analysis, product lifecycle management, cross-functional collaboration, financial acumen, quality assurance, supplier partnership management
Preferred skills
Luxury retail experience, e-commerce/DTC experience, product design knowledge
Technologies
Data tools, external market research sources
Responsibilities
Own the Outdoor Furniture assortment strategy; Launch and expand new product types; Lead sample feedback and approvals; Analyze performance data to optimize product mix; Identify whitespace in the assortment; Conduct quality improvements; Partner with Sourcing to develop new products; Collaborate with marketing and creative teams for product launches.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC