Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
With over 59 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers driving digital growth or providing vital behind-the-scenes support were all here for the same reason to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.
TheDirector Divisional MerchandisingManageris a key leader in our merchandising organization responsible for the strategy performance and day-to-day leadership oftheirdivisionacross all channels. This role deepens our bench of merchandising leadership by developing a high-performing team of merchants driving strategic and analytical decision making andrepresentingtheirbusiness in cross-functional initiatives that support Sur La Tables growth.
This position will reportintotheVP Merchandising.
What you get to do:
Leadership& Strategy
- Develop and own the long-range merchandising vision and seasonal strategies for assignedareas aligned with company goals and customer insights.
- Lead mentor and develop a team ofmerchants; provide clear goals coaching and feedback to build future leaders and bench strength.
- Partner closely withPlanningto deliver divisional sales margin and inventory goals across stores and e-commerce.
- Use data and analytics to inform strategy course-correct in season andidentifynew growth opportunities.
- Represent assigneddepartmentsin cross-functional forums and enterprise projects (omni-channel initiatives private brand strategy promotional planning space and visual strategyGoToMarket (GTM) planning).
- Contribute to strategic planning andmanagekey elements of the divisional P&L including sales markdowns and vendor funding;identifyrisks and opportunities proactively.
- Champion the smart use of AI and automationto improvemerchant productivity to freetheteamup to spend more time on strategyproductand the customer.
Merchandising& Business Management
- Build and execute merchandise strategies across all channels including:
- Assortmentarchitecture and line planning.
- Private brand vs. national brand mix exclusivity strategies and key item focus.
- Seasonal big ideas and storytelling that differentiate Sur La Table in the market.
- Partner with Planning on OTB inventory flow and markdown strategies to ensure healthy inventory and anon-brand profitable assortment.
- Lead pricing and promotion strategy for assignedareas; test and refine promotional offers based on performance.
- Maintain a sharp view of the competitive landscape emerging trends and customer preferences to continually evolve the product mix.
- Source andmaintainrelationships with high-quality cost-effective vendors; negotiate pricing terms and exclusives to maximize profitability and supply reliability.
- Leverage data insights to refine promotional pricing and inventory strategies.
Omni-Channel & Customer Experience
- Ensure a cohesive omni-channel experience by aligning assortments pricing and storytelling across stores and culinary programs.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising and Creative to bring seasonal stories to life through in-store presentation digital merchandising photography copyand packaging.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Culinary on campaigns events and class tie-ins thatshowcasekey products and drive engagement.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate closely with the Product Development / Private Brand team to:
- - Develop and refine seasonal briefs and line plans.
- - Shapeprivate brand strategies within assigneddepartments.
- - Align timelines milestones and go/no-go decisions on new product development.
- Work with Finance Operations and Supply Chain to ensure operational feasibility margin targets and smooth execution of go-to-market plans.
- Lead or contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed.
What you bring:
- 8 years of proven senior merchandising experience in a multi-location multi-channel retail environment; at least 3-5 years leading merchantsor category managers.
- Experience managing adivision or multiple categories with full accountability for sales margin and inventory.
- Background in home kitchen tabletop or hard goods strongly preferred; omni-channel experiencerequired.
- Demonstratedtrack recordof:
- Driving revenue growth and profitable category performance.
- Developing and coaching merchandising talent.
- Using data and analytics to inform decisions.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning skills; able to zoom outonlong-term direction and zoom in on in-season execution.
- Excellent collaboration skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional partners at all levels.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience building successful vendor partnerships including private brand / exclusive programs.
- Curiosity and hands-on experience using modern AI toolsto streamline work analyze large data sets faster and reimaginehow merchandising work gets done without needing to be a technologist.
- High comfort with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and merchandising / planning tools.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Whats in it for you Joining Sur La Table isnt just about having a seat at the tableits about helping redesign the table entirely. Youll be challenged stretched and supported as you grow faster than you thought addition to competitive compensation we offer:
- Executive Access:Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership solvingreal businessproblems and earning mentorship from top operators.
- AI-First Skill Building:Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineeringyoullbuild a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
- Accelerated Career Path:High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility new challenges and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
- Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies 401(k)/RRSP match medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.
Our interview process:
- Step 1:If you align with our vision and meet the qualificationswellreach out to schedule a conversation and introduceSur La Table.
- Step 2:Youllcomplete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
- Step 3:Participatein deep-dive interviews withSur La Tableleadership focused on your experience product mindset and operational thinking.
- Step 4: fast for the right candidate.
$140000 - $150000 a year
Base bonus
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