Senior Director, Merchandising & Commercial Strategy

Stanley-1913; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Competitive pay and benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Stanley 1913, based in Seattle, WA, seeks a Director of Merchandising & Commercial Strategy to lead North American merchandising and strategic initiatives. You will translate enterprise goals into marketplace actions, shaping assortments, pricing, and distribution across channels to fuel growth and profitability.

You will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance, Analytics, Operations, and Leadership to guide long-term category direction while delivering consumer-led

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in merchandising, commercial strategy, category management, or related leadership roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven success leading marketplace, merchandising, or commercial strategies within consumer products, retail, or lifestyle brand environments.
• Strong understanding of assortment planning, marketplace segmentation, pricing strategy, franchise management, and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead merchandising and commercial strategy across beverageware categories, channels, and consumer segments in North America.
• Develop long-term category and marketplace strategies that drive growth and brand performance.
• Identify market opportunities, competitive trends, and strategic growth areas to inform business decisions.
• Own portfolio performance, driving revenue, profitability, market share, and inventory optimization.
• Lead forecasting, long-range planning, and investment decisions to support sustainable growth.
• Translate business insights into actionable strategies and growth plans.
• Lead regional assortment, pricing, segmentation, and distribution strategies aligned to consumer and channel needs.
• Optimize product lifecycle management, franchise governance, assortment productivity, and SKU efficiency.
• Prioritize innovation and growth initiatives that enhance marketplace performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Financial acumen

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business analytics tools

Forecasting tools

Job description

Stanley 1913, based in Seattle, WA, seeks a Director of Merchandising & Commercial Strategy to lead North American merchandising and strategic initiatives. You will translate enterprise goals into marketplace actions, shaping assortments, pricing, and distribution across channels to fuel growth and profitability.

You will collaborate with Product, Marketing, Sales, Planning, Finance, Analytics, Operations, and Leadership to guide long-term category direction while delivering consumer-led