Who we are: White + Warren is an American brand founded in 1997 by Susan White Morrissey, and today is a trusted source for responsibly sourced knitwear in styles designed to last. We attribute the success of the White + Warren brand to the enduring quality of our designs, our heritage of making cashmere an everyday luxury for all women, and our dedication to the customer experience. We are a close-knit community of passionate and collaborative individuals committed to creating a culture of respect, support, and creativity within our company as well as those in which we serve.
What we do: As a women-led brand, our mission is to inspire, empower, and bring joy to women who care about the world around them. Our focus extends beyond our thoughtful craftsmanship and timeless designs; we work together to build long-lasting connections with both our customers and team members. As a workplace, we foster a culture of caring through: Talent, Education, Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Your role: You will play a key role in driving sales and enhancing the overall customer experience through effective merchandising strategies. You will serve as a visionary leader who will help White + Warren to capture market share from our competition. This role will shape and maximize the future direction for White + Warren, working closely with design, marketing, and planning to build an assortment strategy that propels us forward with the target consumer top of mind. Reporting to the VP of Planning/Merchandising.
If you feel that you would be a great addition to our growing White + Warren team and would like to shape the future of luxury knitwear, apply now—we cannot wait to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Develop and implement the overall merchandising strategy in alignment with the company's business objectives.
Work closely with designer to develop innovative and high-performing products that align with brand DNA.
Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, and operations, to ensure a cohesive merchandising approach.
Create and maintain product assortments that meet the needs and expectations of our target customers.
Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to make informed merchandising decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
Oversee digital visual merchandising strategies to create attractive and engaging product displays.
Communicate and present merchandising strategies and results to senior leadership.
Bring awareness and motivation around merchandising strategies.
Qualifications + Skills:
7+ years of prior relevant experience; previous experience with knitwear is a must
Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and a willingness to take calculated risks
Ability to process information quickly and draw conclusions
Self-motivated with a strong drive for achievement
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret sales data and market trends.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse teams
Experience in merchandising roles within the retail fashion industry in a leadership position
Join W+W as the Director of Merchandising and lead our team to success in delivering a compelling and on-trend product assortment for our fashion-forward customers. Apply now to be part of a dynamic and innovative retail fashion company!
Employment type
Full-time
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