Director of Merchandising

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT IS THE BRAND?

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand founded in 2007. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn), and other high-quality, iconic brands. Mashburn aims to be the best in American style and service... a brand that offers luxury-quality product at accessible prices, delivered with a memorable customer experience, and driven by a deeply personal brand voice that expresses the passion and inspiration of our founders.

WHAT IS THE JOB?

As the Director of Merchandising, you'll focus on excellence throughout the product life cycle–ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time. This role reports to the SVP of Merchandising & Wholesale and is a full-time, exempt position.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Develop product strategies and seasonal line plans by category to drive financial goals while supporting the brand vision
• Drive pre-season and in-season business by tracking and analyzing product by channel to identify opportunities and optimize in-season sales and inventory
• Lead and manage team of merchandisers supporting the Ann Mashburn and Sid Mashburn brands
• Support company vision and product development strategy by analyzing and sharing researched historical and competitive data to inform delivery, cost and pricing strategy
• Implement pricing architecture and manage markdowns and gross margins to hit profitability targets
• Lead and share weekly and seasonal business learnings with the larger cross-functional team
• Optimize seasonal item productivity through tight management of style and sku counts
• Partner with inventory management team to ensure proper stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocks, and identify need for replenishment through the open-to-buy process
• Align with marketing, sales, and design departments to create a cohesive brand strategy

WHAT ARE THE SKILLS?

• 6+ years of merchandising experience in apparel, with management experience
• Exceptional analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data, consumer insights and market trends
• Strong retail acumen with a deep understanding of retail operations, multiple selling channels and the competitive landscape
• Deep knowledge of apparel retail trends, fabrications, and garment costing
• Experience leading teams, setting goals, and developing talent
• Driven, resourceful problem solver and team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
• Hard-working, energetic, gracious, sincere, patient and adaptable
• Entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiastic about growing with Mashburn
• Reflects our core values of Hopefulness, Helpfulness, Honesty, Hard Work, Humility and Nimbleness

*Compensation will be based on relevant experience and required skills for the role