Director, Merchandising Rugs
About The Position
RH is seeking a Director, Merchandising to lead the Rugs department and develop a compelling assortment that advances strategic, financial, and brand equity objectives. The role shapes product strategy, drives financial performance, and ensures an outstanding customer experience across all channels. The Director leads the Rugs merchandising team and its cross-functional partners, sets and tracks goals, develops brand and assortment strategies, and oversees financial forecasting and performance. The role also initiates product development based on trends and consumer opportunities and drives product, pricing, and vendor execution.
Requirements
- At least 9 years of experience leading a successful merchandising team.
- Strong awareness of merchandising trends in the marketplace.
- Understanding of consumer behavior nuances and competitive pressures.
- A track record of engaging and inspiring a wide variety of partners, stakeholders, and team members.
- Strong innovation, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to present merchandising direction compellingly.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Live RH’s vision, values, and beliefs every day.
- Set challenging and productive goals for the cross-functional team and hold the team accountable.
- Develop long- and short-term margin growth strategies for the Rugs department.
- Develop brand strategies and ensure their execution.
- Interpret consumer insights strategically and align them with all aspects of the business.
- Drive and execute product assortment strategies to deliver sales and margin forecasts.
- Present product assortment categories to senior leadership.
- Manage the calendar to meet critical dates and hold the team accountable.
- Lead weekly and monthly financial review meetings and identify corrective actions to maximize sales and margin.
- Lead the financial forecast for the business in partnership with Planning Leaders.
- Initiate product development to capitalize on trends and consumer opportunities.
- Drive product and pricing execution and timely vendor receipts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
