Head of Merchandising Strategy & GTM

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gucci in New York seeks a senior strategist to shape holistic product strategy across Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Visual Merchandising, driving GTM execution and market responsiveness. You will own performance analytics, seasonal planning, and cross-functional alignment with Finance, Marketing, and Store Operations to maximize sell-through and brand impact across 24 categories.

This leadership role requires a track record of managing multi-channel initiatives in a fast-paced luxury

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, statistics, merchandising, or related fields.
• 15+ years’ experience; 10 years minimum people management and leadership experience.
• Effective analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Experience in retail environment with hands-on knowledge of retail processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented; accuracy & precision.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly and monthly performance full price analysis across channels and regions.
• Own weekly in-season sell-through tracking by category and collection.
• Identify underperformance risks and recommendations to protect collection productivity.
• Present forward looking comp planning ahead of buys for seasonal planning.
• Coordinate deployment of GTM in season.
• Develop monthly and weekly sales phasing for Newness typology across collections.
• Lead feedback loop and communication to Retail leadership.
• Monitor performance daily/weekly and report actuals vs. target with risks and actions.
• Lead weekly omnichannel analysis to evaluate channel performance.
• Conduct monthly Order-In-Store analysis and share insights for stock balancing.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic mindset

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, statistics, merchandising, or related fields

Job description

Gucci in New York seeks a senior strategist to shape holistic product strategy across Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and Visual Merchandising, driving GTM execution and market responsiveness. You will own performance analytics, seasonal planning, and cross-functional alignment with Finance, Marketing, and Store Operations to maximize sell-through and brand impact across 24 categories.

This leadership role requires a track record of managing multi-channel initiatives in a fast-paced luxury