Hybrid Merchandiser, Lifestyle Accessories bei Cole Haan
Cole Haan · New York, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in New York
The Merchandiser will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing the seasonal product strategies that align with the financial goals of the merchandising division and overall organization. This role includes ownership of key go-to-market processes and support of daily team functions. Success will rely on strong analytical and quantitative skills, elevated product savvy and effective cross functional partnerships – particularly with the Design and Product Development Teams. Key businesses to manage include Women’s & Men’s Bags, Small Leather Goods and select Licensed Categories.
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Collection Development:
- Create Line Plans (to be reviewed/refined by Director), including seasonal product strategies that drive zone excellence and commerciality while aligning with brand vision
- Maintain and track changes to merchandise assortments by season; ensure accuracy of all relevant documents and communicate updates across teams
- Shape the collection by having a voice in Proto, Costing and Line Reviews; offer actionable feedback to improve design, margin and assortment
Sell In:
- Lead the creation of market tools to promote style adoption and storytelling for global teams
- Lead MOQ calls, ensuring key initiatives are supported
- Develop product knowledge materials and confirm product descriptions for copywriters
- Serve as a key point of contact for all product-related inquiries from internal partners
Data & Performance Analysis:
- Analyze sales data at the Collection/Style/SKU level on a monthly and seasonal basis; summarize insights and drive follow-up actions
- Maintain product data integrity in PLM from line plan kick off through to market opening/closing, in collaboration with Design, PD and Costing teams
Competitive Landscape:
- Own analysis of the competitive landscape – identify market trends, innovations and whitespace opportunities for future development
- Conduct regular store visits, synthesize findings to create action plans
