Senior Director, Merchandising - Jared (HYBRID)

Signet Jewelers; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest diamond jewelry retailer, is seeking a Senior Director of Merchandising for Jared in a hybrid role. You will develop the overall merchandise strategy for short and long terms, determine final assortments, pricing, and breadth, and collaborate with IMPACT, Marketing, Operations, Ecommerce and Visual Merchandising to bring initiatives to life.

Responsibilities include market and competitive analysis, leading cross‑functional teams, training and coaching staff,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred for the role.
• 5+ years of relevant merchandising/retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall merchandise strategy for short (<1 year) and long (1-3 years) terms, including final selection of merchandise, suggested pricing, and assortment breadth.
• Partner with cross-functional IMPACT, Marketing, Operations, Ecommerce and Visual Merchandising teams and successfully manage projects from concept to implementation to ensure successful product sales.
• Research and analyze market trends to develop commercially viable products that meet demands and improve offerings to customers, while positively affecting revenue.
• Collaborate with other Merchandising leaders to create consistency of messaging and processes; lead cross-functional partnerships to improve product quality and delivery.
• Monitor inventory, sales and gross margin against financial plans and adjust goals accordingly.

Skills

Merchandising leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Signet Jewelers is the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

Responsible for the development and timely implementation of merchandise strategies that are linked to company goals for multiple product categories. Effectively manage financial aspects of the business by reacting to trends, implementing course correcting actions, to ensure the achievement of planned results. Own and manage the business by providing clear direction to staff and through the hiring, development, and coaching of various levels of Buyers and support staff.

Senior Director, Merchandising - Jared (HYBRID)

Merchandise Strategy and Vision:

• Provide the overall merchandise strategy for both short (<1 year) and long (1-3 years) terms, including the final selection of merchandise, suggested pricing, and assortment breadth
• Partner with cross-functional IMPACT, Marketing, Operations, Ecommerce and Visual Merchandising teams and successfully manage projects from concept to implementation to ensure successful product sales

Competitive and Market Analysis:

• Research and analyze market trends to develop commercially viable products that meet demands and improve offerings to all customers, while positively affecting market penetration and revenue generation
• Frequently shop and analyze the competition and Signet stores to understand trends, pricing opportunities, marketing concepts and the customer’s perspective

Leadership:

• Collaborate with other Merchandising leaders to create consistency of messaging, and processes
• Manage cross functional partnerships to continuously improve the quality and function of the product, build compelling assortments, clear and compelling category stories, and timely product delivery
• Ensure adequate training, and development of personnel, manage employee performance, and administer company personnel policies

Financial Management:

• Ensure the achievement of the financial plans for all areas of responsibility by overseeing the development of financial metrics, including Inventory, Sales, and Gross Margin
• Monitor category performance against financial plans and adjust strategic goals

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Required or Acceptable Job-Related Experience: 5+ years job related experience preferred