Merchandise Director - Footwear

Fourth Floor · New York

FULL TIME

Job Description

Our client, an apparel and footwear company, is looking for a Merchandise Director for Footwear to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities

Lead footwear merchandising strategy, assortment planning, and product development across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with brand direction, customer needs, and business objectives.

Develop seasonal line plans, product assortments, pricing strategies, and margin targets based on sales performance, market trends, and competitive analysis.

Partner cross-functionally with Design, Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, and Planning to drive product execution from concept through market launch.

Analyze sales results, inventory levels, and market trends to identify growth opportunities, optimize assortments, and maximize profitability.

Manage and develop merchandising teams while building strong relationships with key retail accounts, vendors, and business partners.

Qualifications

7+ years of merchandising experience within the footwear industry, with demonstrated experience leading teams and managing product categories.

Strong understanding of footwear trends, product construction, materials, pricing, and seasonal assortment planning.

Proven ability to develop and execute merchandising strategies that drive sales growth, profitability, and brand positioning.

Proficiency in sales analysis, forecasting, inventory management, and assortment planning, with strong analytical and business acumen.

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Company	Fourth Floor
Location	New York
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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