Director of Merchandising BeautyHealth & Fitness

Director of Merchandising - Beauty/Health & Fitness

At QVC were on a mission to inspire and empower our customers through beauty and wellness. As the Director of Merchandising for our Beauty/Health & Fitness Categories youll be at the forefront of curating a holistic lifestyle experience. Youll spearhead innovative strategies collaborating with cross-functional teams to align with QVCs vision and serve as an ambassador in both beauty and wellness spheres.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership in Beauty & Wellness:Develop and implement dynamic strategies that drive growth across both beauty and health & fitness categories ensuring alignment with QVCs overall business objectives.

• Trend Identification:Recognize and leverage market trends in beauty and wellness translating them into successful strategies that meet diverse customer demands.

• Brand & Product Portfolio Expansion:Acquire leading growth brands and exclusive products in beauty health and fitness balancing inventory to optimize customer satisfaction.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with local and international teams to achieve cohesive and effective business outcomes across both categories.

• Vendor Relationships:Manage vendor sourcing negotiations and compliance fostering partnerships that adhere to QVCs ethical standards in both beauty and wellness sectors.

• Innovative Opportunities:Champion strategic opportunities and innovations in merchandise planning and programming shaping the future of beauty and wellness at QVC.

• Financial Oversight:Direct budgeting processes to ensure financial targets align with strategic and business plans.

Performance Metrics:

Your success will be measured by:

Sales growth and performance in the relevant categories

Gross margin enhancement

Customer acquisition and engagement in both categories

Inventory efficiency and sell-through at full price

Innovation and productivity in beauty and wellness brands

Team leadership development and engagement

Team Leadership & Vendor Management:

• Lead a skilled and inspired merchandising team providing guidance and mentorship while setting clear expectations.
• Design efficient team structures that support strategic goals in both beauty and health & fitness.
• Oversee vendor contracts and collaborate with key brands to leverage growth opportunities.
• Propel supplier development and innovation through targeted market research and active engagement.

What Were Looking For:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong strategic vision in beauty and wellness categories along with leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical financial and negotiation capabilities.
• Profound market expertise in assorting planning and brand development within beauty and wellness.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in merchandising within a multichannel environment with a focus on beauty and health & fitness.
• Proven track record in retail vendor management and people leadership.
• A degree-level qualification is preferred.

Why Join Us

Join QVC where imagination meets commerce! As Merchandise Director for Beauty/Health & Fitness categories youll thrive in a vibrant fast-paced culture that values your creativity and leadership. Play a vital role in shaping a future that connects beauty with wellness all while enjoying significant growth and collaboration opportunities.

Excited to drive change in beauty and health Apply now to be part of a team that celebrates creativity collaboration and excellence.

If you enjoy being a part of a team creating experiences and delighting customers youll love it here. If youre excited about retail media social live streaming technology customer service design and more youll find amazing projects to work on.If you want to grow professionally and learn every day youll thrive with us. If you appreciate a company committed to inclusion and belonging for all youll be amazed at whats available for our team members. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation paid time off employee assistance program parental leave paid volunteer hours company discounts and much more. Best of all working with QVC Group means friendly teams ambitious projects and fast-moving careers!

For QVC Group our commitment to inclusion and belonging for all is deeply rooted in Our Principles. They call on us to Drive Progress Act With Empathy Be Brave Embrace the Future and Do Whats Right so that everyone can thrive. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout please contact us at for assistance. QVC UK is a Disability Confident employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. For any UK based roles - if youd like to be considered under this scheme please indicate this on the application form.

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