Assistant Manager Merchandising CTC, Commercial and Volume - Full-time / Part-time

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

Help build and execute US Channel and Account product assortment plan that delivers target growth and strengthens Brand Health KPIs working in close co-operation with the Relevant Sales Teams and BUs.

Key Responsibilities:

* Working closely with category merchandising and sales, execute the product vision and proposition within channel ensuring brand and channel goals are met

* Within the identified channel, execute and manage the optimum category/ product assortment to deliver against the agreed targets

* In conjunction with US category, Global SMU and sales, execute the account product strategy and roadmap

* Creation of a seasonal product roll out calendar incorporating all relevant categories and franchises

* Support on briefing and delivery of SMU products and managing the process

* Drive sales and share growth, ensuring all commercial and strategic goals are met

* Manage the range proposition process from virtual download to sales launch including pre line process ensuring smooth account interaction process

* Ensure share of space especially in key locations and doors

* In conjunction with the range architecture team, Global SMU and sales execute the account product strategy and roadmap

* Understand range needs from all accounts within channels for the specific account

* Provide regular analysis of sell-through performance of all facets to the relevant category teams and contribute to strategic planning based on that analysis

* Manage in line / SMU product merchandising process for account

* Be the product marketing point of contact both internally and externally for relevant categories

* Manage and input the product proposition including retail price strategy, forecasting consolidation and phasing approach

* Conduct relevant reporting activities to measure the efficiency and commercial success of the range season over season

* Collaborate with Demand Planning team and SCM functions as appropriate

* Understand the retail environment including distribution points, share of buy, competitor ranges and pricing strategies

* Secure visibility of account range proposition to BUs and global teams through systems management and communication process

Key Relationships: follow Director relationships as guide

* Merchandising/category teams

* Sales teams

* Category Teams, Business Units

* Range Architecture, SCM, , Finance/ Demand Planning, Business Development

* CoE Retail, Wholesale and eCommerce

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* High professional maturity

* Highly collaborative with strong communication skills

* High influencing skills and ability to make fact based decisions

* Strong analytical skills

* Structured, organized and process orientated

* Previous experience in Category Management or Merchandising/ Ranging/ SMU / Sales

* Strong business acumen, ability to assume a broader perspective (cross-markets/ global)

* Ability to work effectively within a team environment and under pressure

* Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office

* Fluent in English

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

* University degree in business preferred, ideally with marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience

* Category Management/ Ranging/ Merchandising Experience or account marketing / sales: 3 years