Global Merchandising Leader: Category Growth

Aquent

Reynoldsburg (OH)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Aquent invites a strategic leader to oversee key product categories for an international brand, owning assortment content, SKU optimization, and testing initiatives. You will apply financial insight and market dynamics to uncover growth opportunities while guiding cross-functional teams toward customer-focused, innovative results globally.

You will lead day-to-day communications across international and domestic partners, influence leadership decisions, and drive seasonal strategies with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience in brand development and merchandise buying.
  • Multi-category experience.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence across different levels of an organization.
  • Proven strategic, analytical, and creative thinking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive international brand growth by optimizing assortment and pricing strategies.
  • Lead cross-functional teams with market insights to identify growth opportunities.
  • Manage day-to-day communications across international and domestic teams.
  • Analyze financial results to inform strategic decisions for category performance.
  • Align category strategy with planning processes and seasonal hindsight.
  • Build partnerships across functions to cascade strategy and enable growth.

Skills

Brand development
Merchandise buying
Multi-category experience
Influence & communication
Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aquent invites a strategic leader to oversee key product categories for an international brand, owning assortment content, SKU optimization, and testing initiatives. You will apply financial insight and market dynamics to uncover growth opportunities while guiding cross-functional teams toward customer-focused, innovative results globally.

You will lead day-to-day communications across international and domestic partners, influence leadership decisions, and drive seasonal strategies with

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