Category Director - Seasonal
Core
Strategic oversight of seasonal merchandise categories to maximize sales, margins, and inventory turnover through assortment planning, vendor management, and financial analysis.
Role type
Senior Category Director (Merchandising)
Builds
Seasonal product assortments and merchandising strategies for retail stores
Domain
Retail / Seasonal Merchandising
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category strategy, vendor negotiation, financial forecasting, inventory planning, team leadership, market trend analysis, pricing strategy, assortment planning, brand management, supply chain integration
Preferred skills
Private label development, global sourcing partnership, competitive analysis, trade show management
Technologies
Microsoft Office, retail math software, inventory management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute buying strategies to meet sales and margin goals; oversee inventory plans for complex categories; train and develop store support teams; manage vendor relationships and performance; partner with marketing and sourcing teams; analyze market trends and competition; ensure merchandise mix aligns with brand character.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership