| Merchandising Director |
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| Also referred to as: Retail Merchandising Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Directs and develops merchandising plans and operational systems to achieve financial objectives. Utilizes sales, research, and trend analytics to develop strategies for merchandise categories and optimize product assortments. Develops merchandise plans and pricing that support key strategic initiatives, launches, top sellers, seasonal campaigns, and trends. Partners across functions to manage vendor relationships, identify new vendors, and negotiate favorable contract terms. Requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising, business or other related field. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Similar Jobs: Visual Merchandising Director, Merchandising Manager, Merchandising Coordinator, Merchandising Senior Manager, Visual Merchandising Manager, Merchandising Senior Director, Top Merchandising Executive, Merchandising Supervisor, Online Merchandising Manager |
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| Level of Education: Merchandising Director Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Merchandising Director Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Merchandising Director Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Merchandising Director Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
