Senior Director, Merchandising - EMEA(m/w/x)

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in merchandising
• 7+ years of experience in team building and leadership
• Product obsession and understanding of product rationale
• Expertise in driving strategy, line planning, and line architecture
• Proven track record in multi-year business strategy execution
• Clear vision and team alignment skills
• Influential leadership and high emotional intelligence
• Strong business acumen in complex matrix environments
• Relationship building and partnership creation
• Proven people leadership and team coaching skills
• Tireless integrity in driving excellence
• Strong understanding of outdoor apparel and accessories marketplace
• Flourishing in fast-growth, entrepreneurial environments
• Proactivity in identifying issues and developing solutions
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Commitment to finding the best solutions
• Passion for work and outdoor activities

Tasks

• Develop regional merchandising strategies for Apparel, Footwear, Hardgoods & Accessories
• Build and lead a high-performing team of merchants
• Create product positioning and assortment strategies based on consumer insights
• Lead seasonal product buying and sales planning for profitable growth
• Build regional store assortment plans based on existing store clusters
• Oversee product investments and optimize product lifecycle
• Act as the voice of the region to Global Product Management teams
• Own key KPIs for the EMEA market, including sales and inventory productivity
• Drive pricing, promotion, and inventory strategies for profitability
• Build relationships with regional commercial leaders to enhance performance
• Monitor and analyze consumer behaviors and market dynamics
• Contribute to broader business strategy as a member of the EMEA leadership team
• Encourage innovation and explore new category opportunities
• Champion digital and data-driven decision-making in merchandising operations
• Drive development and implementation of tools for operational efficiency
• Uphold Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct in the supply chain
• Define and implement the long-term merchandising vision for EMEA
• Drive business transformation initiatives for cross-regional collaboration
• Collaborate with Store Planning to develop tailored clustering principles
• Partner with global teams to test new product concepts and GTM approaches
• Build a sustainable growth path balancing global priorities with local opportunities

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