Director, Men's Merchandising

We are seeking a Director of Mens Merchandising Bottoms to lead the development and execution of the mens bottoms assortment. This individual will be responsible for bringing the brands product strategy to life while identifying new growth opportunities across the category. The role will help define the architecture of the mens bottoms line and lead the development of category-level growth plans. Working in close partnership with Design Planning Marketing and channel leaders this person will support the brands strategic initiatives and long-term growth goals. To be successful the ideal candidate must be an experienced product and people leader with a passion for the performance apparel space Vuoris mission and embodying the brands values. 

What youll get to do:

• Develop comprehensive assortment strategies across E-commerce and Retail identifying new product opportunities to deliver high-growth expectations. 
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Merchandising on the creation of a long-range product roadmap to achieve long-term brand goals. 
• Lead the creation and execution of the seasonal line plan for the Mens Bottoms category. 
• Partner with the Planning team on the seasonal investment strategy and a highly responsive inventory pipeline. 
• Guide the Mens Bottoms team through the creation and management of all seasonal assortment architecture tools. 
• Participate in weekly fittings maintaining ultimate responsibility for final style adoption and execution. 
• Partner with Planning to analyze in-season product performance building data-driven action plans based on real-time results. 
• Uphold premium brand price positioning and manage the global pricing strategy for Mens Bottoms. 
• Own product-level IMU and gross margin targets to maximize category profitability. 
• Lead mentor and actively develop the Mens Bottoms Merchandising team to foster a high-performance culture. 
• Build the seasonal product messaging plan to support Marketing by effectively communicating key seasonal product stories. 
• Create comprehensive seasonal product knowledge tools to educate and support store associates and website teams. 
• Maintain a continuous understanding of the competitive landscape imparting key market and trend insights directly into line development. 
• Act as a critical cross-departmental liaison creating a transparent consistent flow of communication throughout the entire organization. 

Qualifications :

Who you are:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience preferred 
• 10 years of apparel merchandising experience 
• Experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level 
• Strong understanding of the Mens apparel market and trends 
• Strong eye for relevant and trend right product that aligns with brand aesthetic  
• Experience managing people or direct reports 
• Ability to travel domestically 
• Strong communication skills 
• Proficient in Excel Adobe Illustrator PLM experience a plus 

Additional Information :

Our investment in you:

At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off  
• Wellness & Fitness benefits  

The salary range for this role is $173000 per year - $222495 per year. This role is bonus eligible. 

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time