Director, Digital Merchandising (Chico's)

Chico's; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico's is seeking a senior Merchandising leader to develop and execute the division’s product strategy and drive the brand to meet financial objectives. The role requires leveraging insights, guiding line architecture, and coaching teams across merchandising, design, and planning to deliver an integrated assortment for omni-channel success.

You will lead a cross-functional team, partner with planning on pre-season strategies, manage pricing, and ensure the assortment supports seasonal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, in related field from accredited university preferred.
• 11+ years’ experience in Merchandising and 4-6 years of management experience.
• Strong ability to build business strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost-effective, efficient and realistic.
• Strong understanding of vertical retailing with product development experience.
• Demonstrate leadership ability in inspiring and motivating own team.

Responsibilities

• Leads a cross-functional team for a single Division and drives sales, margin, turn and growth for total company across frontline and digital channels.
• Partner with Planning to develop pre-season strategies and assortment architecture for omni-channel business.
• Sets pricing strategy and partners with planning on in-season pricing adjustments.
• Owns relationships and understands target customer, guiding strategy with Design on floor sets and key looks.
• Develops compelling omni-channel marketing strategies to drive product assortment and KPI’s.

Skills

Merchandising leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About us Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico’s has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We’re dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for developing and executing the division’s product strategy to drive the Brand to achieve financial objectives. Leverages insights and trends to inform line architecture to deliver plan. Analyzes business, responds to sales trends and optimizes. Leads, coaches, and develops associates to achieve financial objectives and prepare them for broader responsibilities.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads a cross-functional team for a single Division and owns driving sales, margin, turn and growth for total company across both frontline and digital channels. Partner with Planning to develop pre-season strategies and assortment architecture for omni-channel business. Creates strategic vision for division aligned with company goals; supporting and directing Merchandising team and key cross functional partners on execution. Identifies growth opportunities in product categories. Partners with Design and Planning partners to ensure emerging trends and past performance learnings are incorporated into strategies. Manages pre-season and in-season assortment building and management including assortment development, selection, promotions, order management and assortment driving strategies. Sets pricing strategy and partners with planning on in-season pricing adjustments. Owns relationships and understands target customer. Collaborates with Design partners to ensure development of strong assortment. Partners with cross-functional team leaders to develop product and financial plans that reflect the brand’s overall key strategies. Partners with Design on the development of floor set concepts, key looks, and colors. Creates a compelling assortment that is driven by key items, outfits, and wearing occasions appropriate for the time of year. Utilizes a broader lens with Brand leaders to ensure a cohesive view of the line is presented to customer with a strong focus on outfitting. Demonstrates forward thinking ability; utilize knowledge gained from broader store/market travel and trend research to identify areas of opportunity for the brand. Develops compelling omni-channel marketing strategies to drive product assortment and KPI’s. Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best. This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required, in related field from accredited university preferred 11+ years’ experience in Merchandising and 4-6 years of management experience. Strong ability to build business strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost-effective, efficient and realistic. Strong understanding of vertical retailing with product development experience. Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them. Demonstrate leadership ability in inspiring and motivating own team. Demonstrated consistent ability to drive financial results and goals. Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills. Excel at working cross functionally – strong influencing skills.

Location: Corporate FAS Distribution Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.

If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.