Brand Specialist

Mission and Culture

Fossil Group is part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We are committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do In This Role

• Merchandising/Line Development: Support the build of seasonal line plans with strategies that communicate future product development needs to the design team. Manage global pricing with a focus on meeting margin objectives; responsible for competitive market and trend analysis to provide regional product assortments.
• Analyze and provide feedback on retail sales and shipping. Inventory Management/Planning: Global assortment management; partner with Brand Manager and planning team on immediate inventory needs and allocation; attend monthly calls with supply chain planner to monitor flow of inventory and timeliness of new product introductions.
• Manage and identify quarterly status changes/markdown list in partnership with regional merchants and licensors. Sales: Lead sales coordination meetings with regional merchant teams & provide global guidance for each seasonal product delivery. Responsible for managing direction for content included in “Go To Market” materials including strategic product initiatives and seasonal newness assortments.
• Marketing: Partner with the marketing team on all operational marketing activities (product selection for campaign assets, fixtures, packaging, window kits, etc.). Cross functional partnerships: interface with product development, design, regional merchants, licensor contacts, senior management, marketing and planning. Fixture: Manage new product enhancements development for watch categories as well as new fixture process. Act as the liaison between licensor and internal environmental design Armani Boutiques: Support the day-to-day initiatives of Armani Boutiques in collaboration with Brand Director and Coordinator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3-4+ years of brand, planning, or buying experience
• Success in building collaborative partnerships
• Experience driving business forward
• Retail selling analysis experience required
• Proficient Microsoft office with Excel, Google Enterprise products
• SAP experience is a plus

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs

At Fossil Group

We embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where all employees are encouraged to contribute their unique selves and perspectives as valued members of our team. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.