Manager Merchandising, Hugo Boss & Coach

Movado Group, Inc•Paramus, NJ

1d•$80,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandising Manager supports brand growth through strategic product planning, assortment development, and heavy, data-driven merchandising analysis for watches and jewelry. This role partners cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Brand Leadership, Regional Teams, and Licensors to deliver commercially successful, brand-right product assortments that align with global business objectives and consumer trends. This is a great opportunity for an experienced leader to demonstrate a unique balance of creative and analytical skills as well as strength in communication, strategic thinking, and business knowledge in a dynamic, multi-branded environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) required.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in retail merchandising or product merchandising.
Strong product sensibility with a passion for consumer trends and brand storytelling.
Exceptional analytical and retail math skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
Strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to influence and build relationships across multiple departments and organizational levels.
Strong sense of teamwork with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, flexible, and results-driven.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Develop product strategies that support overall brand initiatives and business goals.
Build assortment plans that align with financial objectives, including sales and gross margin targets.
Create compelling global assortments with differentiated products and product families across brands, ensuring the appropriate mix of product attributes amongst assortments
Identify opportunities to build critical mass within key categories and collections.
Partner with Business Analysts and Regional partners to build compelling and globally cohesive assortments
Partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Brand Leadership throughout the conceptualization and commercialization process.
Support the development and launch of innovative, brand-appropriate products that are commercially viable.
Generate new product development concepts informed by market trends, competitive analysis, and consumer insights.
Manage product lifecycles from concept through launch and post-launch performance analysis.
Provide sell-in and sell-through analytics to support brand and merchandising decisions.
Collect, aggregate, analyze, and report on regional and global sales performance data.
Create and present quarterly and seasonal hindsight reports to inform future product development and assortment strategies.
Study and monitor the competitive landscape to identify opportunities, trends, and white space.
Partner with licensors and regional teams to build strong relationships and ensure alignment across markets.
Evaluate key markets to better understand customer preferences and product needs.
Work collaboratively across all disciplines while maintaining transparent and effective communication.
Influence key stakeholders through strong presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.