Required Skills: Strategic thinker able to identify long-term opportunities and trends Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills, with prior experience working with senior executives Lead and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced environment Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills Proven ability to communicate, influence and negotiate effectively Strong capability to build and sustain impactful partnerships and relationships across internal and external stakeholders Exceptional creative thinker and problem solver Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and development Self-starter, can prioritize, multi-task and focus under pressure Eager and willing to add to their knowledge base and skills Ability to travel as needed. Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree, Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; or equivalent education 15+ years in a VP leadership role across buying, merchandising, brand management, or comparable experience in a multi-channel or online retail environment Track record of managing P&L performance ensuring disciplined financial management and profitability Experience managing a brand(s) across multiples licensees and global markets and/or strong understanding of a license model Prior experience with retail, licensing & wholesale business model Strong merchandising and product knowledge in Apparel, Footwear, Accessories, Hardgoods Proven ability to coach and develop talent Experience leading cross-functional teams.