Senior Merchandise Manager (Outerwear)

As a Senior Merchandise Manager (Outerwear) at our San Francisco-based company, your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute the merchandising strategy for our Women’s Outerwear category. This involves leveraging extensive retail experience, analyzing consumer data, and collaborating with various teams to meet customer needs effectively.

To qualify for the Senior Merchandise Manager (Outerwear) position, candidates should possess 7-10 years of retail merchandising experience specifically in the Women’s Outerwear category and ideally have luxury expertise. E-commerce or DTC experience is beneficial. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Data analysis is crucial for a Senior Merchandise Manager (Outerwear). This role requires a data-driven decision-making approach to understand market trends, anticipate shopper needs, and inform merchandising strategies, ensuring the product offerings align with consumer demands.

The Senior Merchandise Manager (Outerwear) will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and engage in cross-functional teamwork is essential to meet company goals and succeed in this role.

The Senior Merchandise Manager (Outerwear) position is hybrid, which means candidates must either reside in San Francisco or Los Angeles. We also offer relocation opportunities to the SF Bay Area for qualified candidates.

When discussing your merchandising strategy for Women's Outerwear, highlight your understanding of market trends and consumer preferences. Discuss how data analytics informs your decisions and provide specific examples where your strategies led to increased sales or enhanced brand presence.

Share your methods for gathering and analyzing data, emphasizing how you use insights to drive merchandising decisions. Mention any specific data tools you've employed in past roles and how they impacted your product strategy.

Frame your response around a specific incident where problem-solving was key. Illustrate your analytical approach, collaboration with team members, and the steps you took to resolve the challenge effectively.

Discuss current trends such as sustainable fashion, technological advancements in fabric, or shifts in consumer buying patterns. Mention how you're staying updated with these trends and how they influence your merchandising approach.

Highlight your organizational skills and tools you use for project management. Discuss how you assess urgency and importance to prioritize effectively while ensuring all product lines receive adequate attention.

Emphasize your belief in teamwork and how you collaborate with design, marketing, and external partners to ensure cohesive product launches. Share an example of successful collaboration and its positive impact on a project.

Explain how you gather and analyze customer feedback, whether through surveys, sales data, or direct interactions. Share a specific instance where customer insights directly influenced your merchandising strategy.

Discuss your leadership style and methods you use to create a positive work environment. Mention any initiatives you've taken to boost team morale and how you provide support for continuous learning and growth.

Talk about your approach to market analysis and identifying gaps in product offerings. Discuss how you collaborate with design teams to innovate and how this aligns with consumer demand.

Express your genuine interest in the company's brand and values. Share specific aspects of the company that resonate with you, such as its innovation in the retail space or commitment to quality, and how you envision contributing to its success.