Merchandising Manager
About The Position
As Product Merchandising Manager for George Jensen and Royal Copenhagen in the US and Canada, you'll play a key role in shaping the product and commercial strategy for Denmark’s two most iconic heritage brands. Working closely with Global Merchandising, Product, Sales, and local market teams, you'll translate global strategies into relevant assortments, pricing, and product opportunities for the North American market. This role combines strong analytical and commercial skills with a genuine understanding of products, customers, and market trends. Success comes from balancing data-driven decision-making with sound product judgement, while confidently navigating the needs of multiple brands, stakeholders, and markets. This is primarily a remote role open to candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut. Occasional travel to our New York showroom will be required.
Requirements
- A relevant bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in merchandising, pricing, or category management, ideally within a global, matrixed organization.
- Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and advanced Excel capabilities, with proven experience in wholesale pricing and margin analysis.
- A track record of translating market data, customer trends, and competitor activity into clear commercial recommendations
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional global teams without direct authority.
- The confidence to challenge requests, apply commercial judgement, and act as a clear gatekeeper when needed.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- A genuine interest in design, home, lifestyle, or premium consumer brands.
- Fluency in English.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain master US and Canada price lists, conducting wholesale and retail margin analyses to support strategic pricing decisions.
- Define local assortments, localize pricing for sales tools (catalogues, NPI line lists), and identify opportunities for special collections tailored to local customer needs.
- Conduct SKU rationalization analyses and manage the communication and execution of resulting assortment updates.
- Partner with Sales to provide local forecasts for new product launches (NPI) and deliver compelling product presentations for customer and sales training.
- Act as the "voice of the market," sharing local insights, competitor activity, and trend feedback with Global Merchandising and Product teams to shape the future assortment.
- Establish and maintain clear processes and guidelines for assortment, pricing, and product requests across the North American market.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision
- Well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.)
- Paid time off plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Training programs
- Skill development initiatives
- Learning resources
- Retirement contribution matching
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent)
- Employee assistance programs and resources
- Bonus incentives
- Profit sharing
- Product discounts across our brands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
