The person in this role will be an innovator at heart leveraging the attributes below to build and run the strategy of two of our high growth categories:
Experience in retail merchandising for the Kitchen and/or Tabletop categories
Strong and structured problem solver
Data driven decision maker
Deep understanding of consumer/ retail sector dynamics
Able to leverage technology to build and scale the product strategy
Independent learner and executor
Strong communicator
Collaborative, especially with external partners
Qualifications
5-10 years of retail and/or product development merchandising experience in the Kitchen and/or Tabletop industry, preferably with luxury expertise
E-commerce experience and/or DTC experience preferred
Experience working with premium national brands preferred
Proven track record of progressing within an organization and demonstrating continuous growth in roles and responsibilities
Product obsessed with experience in leveraging data tools and external sources
Critical eye to anticipate customer needs (both the “science” and “art” of retail merchandising)
Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement
Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Motivated by working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, where flexibility to stretch into or out of functional comfort zones is crucial for team success
Bachelor’s Degree, preferred