Executive Vice President of Merchandising
About the Company
Rapidly expanding multi-channel retail business focused on specialty and enthusiast products.
Industry
Retail
Type
Privately Held
About the Role
The Company is in search of an Executive Vice President of Merchandising to play a pivotal role in the strategic development and execution of the company's merchandising vision. The successful candidate will be a seasoned executive with a proven track record in driving high-growth retail organizations. This leadership position demands a visionary who can seamlessly integrate data-driven decision-making with entrepreneurial thinking to enhance the company's merchandising capabilities, ultimately leading to increased revenue, profitability, and long-term growth. The role involves leading the overall merchandising strategy across various product categories and sales channels, directing all related operations, and developing annual business plans with a focus on driving assortment optimization and identifying new product opportunities.Applicants must have a minimum of 15 years' experience in merchandising, buying, inventory planning, or commercial leadership, with a strong background in assortment planning, pricing strategy, inventory forecasting, and vendor management. The ideal candidate will have a history of success in developing and implementing merchandising strategies that drive profitable sales growth, as well as experience in leading high-performing teams and building scalable processes within high-growth businesses. Executive-level communication, leadership skills, and the ability to influence enterprise-wide strategy are essential. A background in specialty retail or adjacent consumer product industries, multi-location retail leadership, and experience in strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations are preferred. An MBA or advanced business degree is a plus, and a passion for team building, talent development, and creating scalable business processes is highly valued.
Hiring Manager Title
CEO
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