Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear

Rothy's•San Francisco, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic, consumer-obsessed, and results-driven Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear to lead the end-to-end product assortment strategy and execution for our Women’s Footwear business across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels. This role will lead the category vision, build compelling and profitable assortments, and drive growth while ensuring alignment with brand positioning and financial objectives. The Director will partner closely with Design, Product Development, Planning, Production, and Marketing to deliver a best-in-class product offering and a go-to-market strategy that resonates with the modern consumer. This role reports to the VP, Merchandising and is based in our San Francisco office.

Requirements

8+ years of merchandising experience in the footwear, accessories, or fashion industry
Proven ability and track record in developing and executing merchandising strategies that drive growth and profitability
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience working effectively cross-functionally with Design, Planning, and Production teams
Strong leadership and team development skills, with ability to lead by example with strong people management skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Passion for product and deep curiosity to understand customer trends and behaviors
An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
A proactive approach with a high level of ownership and responsibility for your work

Nice To Haves

Experience in women’s footwear is a plus
Experience in using product lifecycle management tools, Google suite (sheets and slides), as well as ad hoc tool building a plus

Responsibilities

Category Strategy: Define and execute the seasonal and long-range merchandising strategy for Women’s Footwear, aligning brand vision, consumer insights, and business goals
Assortment Planning: Build balanced, productive assortments across core and trend categories, ensuring strong pricing architecture and assortment productivity
Financial Ownership: Drive topline and bottom-line performance, managing revenue, margin, inventory, and in-season optimization through lifecycle and product portfolio management
Consumer & Market Insights: Leverage sales data, competitive analysis, and trend insights to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Design, Product Development, Planning, Production, and Marketing to execute a successful go-to-market strategy
Channel Optimization: Tailor merchandising strategies to meet the unique needs of retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels
Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of merchandising professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making