Manager, Wholesale Merchandising (27784840)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and ancillary 

401(k) with company incentive savings

10 company holidays annually

Discretionary time off policy

Career growth and advancement

Clothing discount

Job summary

Rhone Apparel, Inc. seeks a Manager of Wholesale Merchandising to optimize assortments across wholesale accounts and to lead the SanMar relationship, managing catalogs, assortment, sizing, and program updates.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, organized, and passionate about apparel with advanced Excel skills, able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and travel to key markets as needed. Hybrid work in Stamford, CT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with an interest in wholesale merchandising/buying.
• 4-5 years minimum of corporate merchandising experience.
• Wholesale or major account experience in apparel is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Precise attention to detail with time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to account markets, buying offices, and stores.
• Ability to be in-office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Build seasonal wholesale assortments by channel and account tier, aligned to margin targets.
• Partner with sales leadership to translate account strategy into merchandising plans.
• Analyze sell-through, market trends, and account performance for buys.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Sales to align product flow and calendar.
• Lead SanMar product catalog, program setup, and cross-functional coordination.
• Develop account-specific assortment recommendations for top-tier partners.
• Present assortment strategy and rationale to leadership and wholesale partners.
• Monitor competitive landscape and channel trends for distinct offerings.
• Support seasonal line reviews, sample coord., go-to-market timelines, and linesheet creation.
• Coordinate with Planning for buy depth, flow, and replenishment by account.
• Run point on SanMar development both internally and with SanMar teams.
• Maintain Merchandising tools and databases (PLM, ERP, BI, EDI) focusing on Men's and Women's wholesale tiers.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Office presence

Self-motivation

Merchandising knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PLM system

ERP system

BI tools

Job description

Who We Are

At Rhone, we cultivate a work culture that is empowering and rooted in our core values. We are gritty, approaching challenges with resilience and determination. We are responsible, holding ourselves accountable to each other and the work we do. We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries to deliver our best every day. We remain authentic, embracing honesty, humility, and individuality. And above all, we are team centered, knowing that true success comes from collaboration and shared purpose.

About The Role

The Manager of Wholesale Merchandising will optimize assortments across Rhone’s wholesale accounts through weekly business analysis, identifying opportunities and ensuring product is positioned and merchandised at a premium level. This role will also lead Rhone’s product relationship with SanMar, managing the product catalog and coordinating assortment, sizing, and program updates. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about apparel, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly analyze data and adapt in a fast-paced, growing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Build seasonal wholesale assortments by channel and account tier, aligned to Rhone's Good/Better/Best distribution framework and company margin targets.

• Partner with sales leadership to translate account-level strategy into merchandising plans that support both revenue and brand-positioning goals.

• Analyze sell-through, market trends, and account performance to inform buy recommendations and in-season adjustments

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Sales to align product flow, pricing, and assortment to the wholesale calendar

• Serve as the Rhone product team lead for SanMar, owning the product catalog, program setup, and ongoing cross-functional coordination for that relationship.

• Develop account-specific assortment recommendations for top-tier partners, balancing brand elevation with commercial performance

• Present assortment strategy and rationale to internal leadership and, at times, wholesale partners directly

• Monitor the competitive landscape and channel trends to keep Rhone's wholesale offering distinct and relevant

• Support seasonal line reviews, sample coordination, go-to-market timelines, NuOrder style and linesheet creation with Merchandising assistants

• Partner with Planning and Allocation to determine buy depth, flow, and replenishment strategies by account.

• Run point on SanMar development both internally and externally with the SanMar teams

• Help maintain the Merchandising team's database tools, including but not limited to the product lifecycle management system (PLM), enterprise planning system (ERP), business intelligence system (BI), EDI/account portals, selling templates and reports, and assortment sheets, with emphasis on Men's and Women's product tiered to wholesale accounts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with a deep interest in wholesale merchandising/buying and a passion for product.

• 4-5 years minimum of corporate merchandising experience.

• Wholesale or major account experience in apparel is a plus.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.

• Precise attention to detail, with established time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude in a high pressure, fast paced environment.

• Self-starter mentality, with ability to work independently as well as in group settings.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals, including resolving conflict to get to a decision.

• Ability and willingness to travel to account markets, buying offices, and stores as needed.

• Ability and willingness to be in-office 3 days a week.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits

• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan

• 10 company holidays annually

• Discretionary time off policy

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Other Details

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: VP, Merchandising

Location: Hybrid - Based in Stamford, CT

Our Commitment

Rhone Apparel, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.