Field Merchandising Manager (Temporary)

Job Description

Are you interested in driving collaboration within the merchandising organization in the US?

Bring your exceptional field merchandising expertise and leadership skills to the LEGO Group and help inspire and shape the builders of tomorrow across the U.S.!

**This is a temporary and remote position with a duration of approximately 8 months based on business needs. **

Core Responsibilities

Leadership

• Encourage and empower the team with a compelling vision and clear direction, while integrating core LEGO® values into all aspects of operations!
• Set clear expectations for Team Leads and Merchandisers, holding them accountable for achieving brand standards, performance metrics, and behavioral expectations.
• Champion collaboration with internal partners in sales, marketing, and operations to ensure alignment on retail strategies and effective execution.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and constructive feedback within the team, encouraging growth and development at all levels.

People Development

• Identify, develop, and retain top talent within the region and program to build a high-performing team.
• Build and implement effective succession plans that facilitate internal talent mobility and career growth.
• Provide training and mentorship to Team Leads, developing tailored development plans that improve their skills and capabilities.
• Proactively recognize and address performance issues, collaborating with People Operations & Development (PO&D) and the Director to formulate actionable improvement plans.

Business Management

• Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop and implement retail strategies that enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
• Create and implement a regional business plan that aligns with growth objectives and partner goals.
• Analyze market trends and performance data to identify and implement opportunities for revenue enhancement and profitability improvement.
• Forecast staffing requirements and develop coverage plans to ensure optimal team performance and resource allocation.
• Be responsible for the implementation and utilization of tools and resources vital for accurate field execution and operational success.
• Communicate field intelligence and insights to the organization, driving informed decision-making and supporting company initiatives.
• Maintain expertise in industry trends, retail operations, competitive landscape, and merchandising standard processes to advise strategic decisions.
• Champion operational excellence and effective execution across the US market, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.

Deliver Results

• Establish and lead the execution of regional business strategies aimed at achieving Retailer and Team Key Performance Indicator results.
• Effectively communicate business needs for the region and the program to ensure alignment and get results.
• Plan and implement efficient workflows by regularly reviewing KPI performance, individual contributions, merchandising outcomes, operations, and key business initiatives.
• Hold the team accountable for execution, fostering a culture of accountability and instilling high standards for compliance and performance.

Play your part in our team succeeding

The National Merchandising Team provides retail merchandising services to over 6000 Target and Walmart stores and key regional customers within the United States. Our Vision is to connect shoppers with a brand they love at the retailers they value. Our Mission is to provide quality, creative and impactful merchandising solutions to help our partners deliver the shopping experience encouraged. Using our experienced staff and tools, we put our resources to be at the right place at the right time, making LEGO® accessible and retailers reliable. The primary focus of this team is to deliver an outstanding retail experience to the LEGO® shopper.

The Field Merchandising Manager is a pivotal leadership position on our merchandising team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing regional business plans that drive sales and enhance business opportunities to strengthen the brand. The manager will lead, mentor and develop a team of Merchandising Team Leads and Merchandisers, fostering a culture of teamwork. In this role, the manager must be innovative, creative, and adaptable to meet the evolving needs of the marketplace. A strong understanding of multi-account business dynamics, brand and operational excellence, and Strategic planning is crucial. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess robust people development skills to train and inspire their team. A results-driven attitude is crucial, along with the ability to analyze data effectively to measure impact and advise future strategies.

Do you have what it takes?

• Proven and demonstrated merchandising or relevant consumer goods experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams and developing talent both in person and remotely.
• Tight-knit collaboration with both internal and external partners.
• Strong background in operational excellence and merchandising execution.
• Self-lead, takes initiative and strives for delivering results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using sales data and insights to develop strategies.
• Ability to travel approximately 50%, or as needed.
• Experience leading a P&L or familiar with.
• Thrives and gives best in a team setting.

Additional details on this position

The salary for this position has a range of $100,000-130,000 USD based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.
 
The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”
                                                                                                                                             
The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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