VP, RTW Merchandising

Tory Burch; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Executive coaching on-demand

Volunteer days

Job summary

Tory Burch seeks a visionary VP of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) to define and execute the global merchandising strategy. You will drive seasonal assortments, growth, inventory health, and margins while aligning with brand positioning and consumer trends.

The role partners with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce to deliver cohesive product visions and drive profitability across channels. Strong leadership and global market experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent; 15+ years of Merchandising experience, RTW expertise required.
• 7+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplines.
• Previous experience in Global Merchandising (having directly worked with Design & Product Development is required)

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the long-term global merchandising strategy for Ready-to-Wear across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale).
• Lead seasonal line planning, ensuring SKU productivity, pricing, and margin targets.
• Partner with design to develop trend-right collections meeting financial goals.
• Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to exit strategy.

Skills

Global merchandising

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or equivalent

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community. You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together.

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.

We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.

Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.

We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.

We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Vice President of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the global merchandising strategy for the company’s RTW category. This individual will drive seasonal product assortments, sales growth, inventory management, and margin improvement while ensuring alignment with brand positioning, consumer insights, and market trends. The VP will collaborate closely with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams to deliver a cohesive and profitable product vision.

A Day in the Life:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Vision Define and lead the long-term global merchandising strategy for Ready-to-Wear across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale). In-season strategy deep dives and presentation to senior stakeholders Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform category direction and assortment planning. Translate brand vision into a commercially successful product assortment. Elevated sense of taste level and style in line with the brand's aesthetic. Assortment & Product Lifecycle Management Lead seasonal line planning, ensuring optimal SKU productivity, pricing architecture, and margin targets. Partner closely with design to develop compelling, trend-right collections that meet financial goals. Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to exit strategy. Seasonal pre-book fabric projections as needed. Financial & Business Management Own margin, and report out on global business selling Collaborate with planning and allocation teams on forecasting, open-to-buy management, and inventory health. Identify opportunities for growth, SKU rationalization, and margin enhancement. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and mentor the RTW merchandising team to ensure high performance and talent development. Collaborate with marketing and visual teams to bring product stories to life across all customer touchpoints. Act as the RTW category ambassador in executive meetings and cross-functional initiatives, partner closely with product development and sourcing teams. undefined undefined Align and refine global go to market strategies specific needs per specific market Incorporate customer feedback and sales data to inform future buys and product development.

To Land This Role:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent 15+ years of Merchandising experience, RTW expertise required 7+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplines Previous experience in Global Merchandising (having directly worked with Design & Product Development is required)
• Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product assortments that drive business
• Strategic thinker who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to execution
• Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills
• High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Global perspective with International market experience a plus
• Ability and willingness to travel when necessary

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

Merchandising is a team of strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers who work together and with our cross-functional partners across the company from Design and Production to PR and Marketing to build seasonal collections that resonate with customers. With a luxury mindset focused on driving brand desirability, we help guide design development and category initiatives, keeping a relentless focus on quality, fabrications and fit. We also liaise with markets to ensure that our collection addresses regionally nuanced customer preferences. If you are interested being part of a dynamic team engaging with our product across all categories from concept to purchasing patterns, come join us!

How We Work Together

Adaptable – We change before we have to Entrepreneurial – We own it Collaborative – There’s no "I" in Tory Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes Live the Values – We show up for each other Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing #TeamTory Values We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 260,000.00 USD - 315,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Every team member is integral to the company’s unique culture and continuing evolution.