Hybrid Senior Director, Merchandising Strategy

BJ's Wholesale Club; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Daily pay

Free BJ’s memberships

Generous PTO

Health benefits (medical, dental, HSA)

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA seeks a Senior Director, Merchandising Strategy to serve as the principal strategic advisor to the Chief Merchant and the Merchandising leadership team. The role translates priorities into actionable work streams and aligns the organization with enterprise goals.

The ideal candidate blends strategic problem solving with disciplined execution, guiding senior leaders and cross-functional partners to drive long-term business results while maintaining clarity

Qualifications

• Senior Director or VP-level leader with significant experience in retail, consumer businesses, or another complex commercial environment.
• Strong preference for experience within Merchandising, Commercial, Strategy, Transformation, Finance, or a related business function.
• Prior management consulting or equivalent strategic problem-solving experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from definition through execution.
• Experience working directly with senior executives and preparing materials for executive-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of multi-year transformation roadmaps for Merchandising strategy and planning process.
• Define project scope, governance, milestones, and cross-functional workstreams.
• Structure ambiguous business problems and develop fact-based recommendations.
• Convene and lead cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Finance, Operations, Membership, Digital, Supply Chain, Analytics, and Technology.
• Establish clear executive reporting and track progress against strategic priorities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Influence without authority

Business acumen

Problem solving

Job description

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA seeks a Senior Director, Merchandising Strategy to serve as the principal strategic advisor to the Chief Merchant and the Merchandising leadership team. The role translates priorities into actionable work streams and aligns the organization with enterprise goals.

The ideal candidate blends strategic problem solving with disciplined execution, guiding senior leaders and cross-functional partners to drive long-term business results while maintaining clarity