VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING MERCHANDISING, APPAREL - CALVIN KLEIN
Location: New York, New York
Country: United States
Region: NY Metro
Reference Number: R47157
Position type: Permanent
Category: Apparel
Retail
Job Function: Executive
Marketing / PR
Salary: $250,000.00 - $300,000.00 Per Year
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About Us:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging.
Position Summary:
The VP, Market Merchandising, Apparel– Calvin Klein Global, will be responsible for the Apparel strategy for all regions. They will work closely with the Global and Regional teams to develop and implement a comprehensive merchandising plan that aligns with the brand objectives. The role will involve building the global assortment to reflect brand initiatives and regional needs to increase sales and profitability.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Build and implement the global merchandising strategy for Apparel aligned with the company's overall business goals, brand positioning, and target market.
- Develop global range plan to reflect regional product needs, drive merchandising financial plan and increase global assortment efficiency.
- Analyze regional market trends, sales hindsight, and competitor activities to find opportunities for global product assortment improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure products meet consumer needs, building category strategies to achieve growth plans.
- Establish global pricing structure and guidelines based on brand positioning and regional competitor pricing.
- Build global assortment and must-buy lists to reflect brand product messages and support regional needs.
- Collaborate with global planning team to develop categories budget to align with the growth plan.
- Review regional buys to ensure investments in global assortment key product initiatives.
- Stay on top of and evaluate in-season sales performance and market trends to make data-driven decisions.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in merchandising and retail.
Qualifications & Experience:
Experience: 10+ years validated experience in merchandising roles, preferably in a global retail or e-commerce environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, merchandising, marketing, or a related field.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
- Comprehensive understanding of retail merchandising principles, including product assortment planning and pricing strategies.
- Validated knowledge of market trends and competitive landscape in the retail industry.
- Outstanding communication and social skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong discernment and a positive demeanor, focused on driving sales and customer satisfaction.
Supervisory Responsibilities: 2 Direct Reports
PVH Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to any characteristic protected under law.
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