Timberland: Senior Manager, Merchandising Special Projects & Collaborations

VF Corporation

79d • $108,000 - $135,000

About The Position

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com. Senior Manager, Merchandising Special Projects & Collaborations (Timberland) What will you do? A day in the life of a Lead of Special Projects and Collaborations at Timberland looks a little like this. You'll be a trusted member of our team, reporting to the Vice President, Merchandising. You will directly manage all collaboration projects and related assortment plans. This role leads and collaborates across the organization at global/regional levels and cross-functionally with Product Development and Design, Apparel, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and Legal and Finance. This role will also work closely with high-profile partners, brands, and retailers to drive strategic business priorities. In addition, you will envision and plan a 3–5-year partnership roadmap, tied to Timberlands long-range priorities, to be integrated seamlessly into seasonal inline product planning. Finally, balancing strategy, vision, and agility, you will lead the execution and continuous improvement of the product creation processes to optimize collaborations that generate brand heat.

Requirements

• Formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees such as a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Merchandising, Business, or a related discipline.
• Ten years of progressive experience with five years of managerial experience, consisting of a mix of product management, merchandising, and/or key account management.
• Knowledge and passion for regional and global key accounts as well as different aspects of global culture: art, design, music, and fashion.
• Fine-tuned attention to detail and product aesthetics.
• Attuned to working in a fast-paced, ambiguous entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience with licensing and collaboration contracts.
• Deep experience in the cross-functional aspects of the GTM process and an ability to adapt with flexibility and agility.
• Experience with cross-functional stakeholder (internal and external) management.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills.
• Pro-active approach to mission-critical issues and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the annual map of collaboration projects and assortments in alignment with the brand’s objectives against growth areas and key distribution channels/tiers.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of our most-forward thinking consumers globally and partner with Marketing and Design on how to connect them to the Timberland brand through partnerships, projects, and product.
• Lead, communicate, and drive the product creation process and the Go-To-Market (GTM) process across internal and external partners to maintain project timelines and deliver both creative, brand-enhancing as well as financial results.
• Drive the strategic briefing process for all collaborations, ensuring visibility and awareness across footwear, apparel, and accessories partners.
• Direct the line plan for collaboration projects, liaising with both Brand and Regional Merchandising to meet all key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Style Colour Options(SCO) count, productivity to fulfil minimum order quantities (MOQ) requirements and revenue generation.
• Partner with regional merchandising and sales to drive account segmentation and limited distribution strategies specific to collaborations, on an annual and seasonal basis.
• Partner with Marketing and Design to drive discussions on the global collaborations' roadmap and strategic distribution to generate brand heat across the globe.
• Partner with Product Development to ensure expectations around timing, cost, and design execution are clear to all relevant parties.
• Drive timely delivery of feedback from partners to facilitate product creation process.
• Oversee the process and continuously seek improvements to the product creation process, workflow, and tools to optimize brand heat and revenue creation.

Benefits

• Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees