Director of Merchandising, Non-Apparel
Core
Leading design-led merchandising strategy, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management for non-apparel items to drive revenue and profitability.
Role type
Director of Merchandising (Non-Apparel)
Builds
Non-apparel product assortments and seasonal strategies
Domain
Retail / Fashion / Consumer Goods
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Assortment planning, Product strategy, Consumer insights, Data analysis, Pricing strategy, Go-to-market strategy, Product lifecycle management, Team leadership, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Retail, fashion, consumer goods, or e-commerce experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop and execute merchandising line plans and seasonal strategies; Lead assortment planning, pricing strategy, and product selection; Analyze sales, customer insights, and market data; Drive go-to-market strategies including line reviews and seasonal launches; Oversee product lifecycle management; Collaborate with Buying during weekly business reviews; Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends; Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing merchandising team; Partner with Marketing to align product storytelling with merchandising strategies; Ensure visual and digital merchandising standards maximize engagement; Present quarterly product updates to leadership.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management