VP, RTW Merchandising — Global Growth Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Executive coaching

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

Tory Burch is seeking a visionary VP of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) to lead the global merchandising strategy across channels. You will drive seasonal assortments, optimize margins, and partner with design, planning, marketing, and retail to ensure a cohesive product vision aligned with brand positioning.

The role demands 15+ years in merchandising with RTW expertise, strong leadership, and a global perspective.

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.
• Experience in Global Merchandising with direct collaboration with Design & Product Development.
• Strong product sense and ability to drive assortments that meet business goals.

Responsibilities

• 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 presentations 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.
• Lead seasonally with an elevated sense of taste in line with the brand aesthetic.

Skills

Global merchandising

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising

Job description

Tory Burch is seeking a visionary VP of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) to lead the global merchandising strategy across channels. You will drive seasonal assortments, optimize margins, and partner with design, planning, marketing, and retail to ensure a cohesive product vision aligned with brand positioning.

The role demands 15+ years in merchandising with RTW expertise, strong leadership, and a global perspective.