Director of Merchandising - Women's

ALO • Beverly Hills, CA

97d • $170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Director of Merchandising is responsible for leading the Design led merchandising strategy, assortment planning, product lifecycle management, price structures, and in-store/online presentation to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability. The Director of Merchandising will mentor and guide a high functioning team while partners closely with Design, Buying, Planning, Marketing, Supply Chain, Digital and Retail teams to ensure a compelling, consumer-centric product offering that aligns with the ALO brand identity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive merchandising experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong business acumen with proven track record of driving revenue and profitability.
• Expertise in assortment planning, product strategy, and consumer insights.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends into actionable strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in retail, fashion, consumer goods, or e-commerce strongly preferred.
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong sense of product, brand, and customer.
• Data-driven decision making with creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the merchandising line plan, seasonal strategies, and product assortments that support business goals.
• Lead assortment planning, pricing strategy, and product selection to maximize sales and margin.
• Analyze sales, customer insights, and market data to inform product decisions and future opportunities.
• Drive go-to-market strategies including line reviews, product presentations, and seasonal launch planning.
• Oversee product lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Buying during weekly business reviews.
• Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing merchandising team.
• Partner with Marketing to ensure product storytelling and presentation align with merchandising strategies.
• Ensure visual merchandising standards and digital merchandising strategies maximize customer engagement and conversion.
• Quarterly presentations to leadership, as well as quarterly all hands product presentations.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Long term incentives
• PTO policy
• Progressive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees