Brand Manager Product Development

ABOUT BEALLS INC.

If youre seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc. our people have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here youll find a blend of tenured people with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers various industries and recent graduates all united by a shared vision.

WHO WE ARE:

• We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.

• We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse individuals by fostering a culture of inclusion respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills styles backgrounds and experiences.

• We believe we are better when we work together leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.

• We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices while strengthening relationships with our communities our people and our industry partners.

• Practices that people experience when joining include Authenticity Acceptance Accountability Empowerment Gratitude Openness Presence and Transparency.

WHY JOIN BEALLS INC.:

• Location: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton FL. We offer corporate individuals the flexibility of hybrid work schedules with variations by department.

• Stability: We are a financially strong multi-billion-dollar growing organization that has been around for 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls Bealls Florida and Home Centric store brands along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!

• Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because individual well-being is a priority.

• Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom in the field and on the job.

• Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose passion and fulfillment in their work with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

Learn even more at MANAGER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

IMPACT ON BUSINESS:

As we continue to expand our products continue to grow right along with us--in volume and complexity. That is why we need a highly skilled Brand Manager in our Apparel Division to help move us forward.

As a Brand Manager you will shape the aesthetic vision financial strategies seasonal concepts and line assortments for designated businesses within our Exclusive Brands for Bealls and Bealls Florida divisions.

You will serve as the leader in guiding your team to align the business metrics to the product introducing new innovative and trend-appropriate initiatives that will surprise and delight our guests every day. Because our product development efforts are currently handled by cross-functional teams you will be instrumental in liaising communications with merchant partners sourcing partners import production teams and key stakeholders to drive the highest quality products at incredible values.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions:

• Drives the merchandising strategy of targeted brands with a dedicated design team in partnership with key stakeholders to achieve sales and profitability goals.

• Owns the brand architecture and upholds the integrity of the brand identity throughout cross-pollinated classifications.

• Serves as a business design expert and is accountable for the brands financial success.

• Manages the design team through product development process from concept to finalization.

• Owns product development time & action calendar in partnership with sourcing partners to ensure on-time delivery.

• Commands the design aesthetic vision through artistry and trend scouting to create compelling products that are one step ahead.

• Incorporates marketplace influences and consumer insights to deliver actionable trend appropriate initiatives including color guidance new fabrics innovative technology and design direction.

• Leads working sessions and collaborates with internal and external partners gaining consensus on business drivers price value equations and assortment composition.

• Understands our target guests and frequently shops stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand initiatives.

• Evaluates internal data reporting to interpret performance and nurture assortment improvements.

• Initiates offset strategies to overcome challenging and/or discontinued businesses.

• Travels to market domestically and serves as a company ambassador to deliver win-win solutions and establish long-term business growth plans.

• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Relevant experience in building a brand strategy and tying business metrics to the product.

• Bachelors degree is preferred.

• Passionate about design and products that serve the target audience.

• Ability to collaborate and coordinate across multiple business partners both internal and external.

• A strong sense of urgency and ability to strategize solutions under aggressive deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal verbal written and presentation skills.

• Proficient in retail math best seller analysis competitive landscape analysis and trend analysis.

• Strategic thinker with superb organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Domestic travel and negotiation experience.

• Advanced data analysis skills.

• Self-starter with excellent project management and leadership skills.

• Thrives in fast pace dynamic environment.

When it comes to finding the right fit we know there is a lot to consider. Our recruiters are here to help you discover the career fit youre looking for. Thank you again for your interest in Bealls Inc. and we look forward to hearing from you!

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