Sr. Manager, Merchandising

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Partner with the VP of Merchandising to create and implement seasonal line plan by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies
Gather and analyze sell through hindsighting from global cross-functional partners
Develop price tiers and pricing architecture to guide Design in furthering the women’s line
Identify key items and growth opportunities by category and style
Establish wholesale and retail price points based on margin targets and perceived price value
Edit line with Design to build a balanced assortment covering global market needs and Design’s vision
Guide bulk buy process to communicate Design’s vision and ensure it reflects business strategy and hits production timeline
Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes
Shop the market to be aware of trends, competitive price positioning, and market share
Assist the Merchandising team with the creation and implementation of seasonal line plans by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies
Assist in the development of price tiers and pricing architecture
Work in partnership with the head of Merchandising to build balanced lines for Women’s Main line and MFO channels, based on empirical data and sales analyses
Collaborate with head of Merchandising to develop analytical models, systems, and processes to manage, measure, and evaluate retail (& wholesale) performance
Partner closely with planning team to track seasonal sales orders ensuring optimal procurement levels
Analyzes historical data, current business trends, and management insight to develop accurate class financial forecasts
Develops pre-season assortment plans that tie back to the monthly procurement targets and financial budget plans
Track and monitor key items and growth opportunities by category and style
Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes
Assist in creating and maintaining weekly/monthly cross-functional reporting tools
Additional ad hoc projects and responsibilities as required to support the Merchandising department

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree
Must have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant merchandising experience
Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Must have strong business acumen with ability to think strategically
Must have exceptional analytical skills
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
Must have proven ability to work with a cross-functional team
Strong knowledge of trends and competitive market are essential to success in this position

Benefits at Vince:

Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
401(k) with employer match
Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
$400 annual gym reimbursement
Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance