Director, Global Merchandising, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Kobe

Who You Will Work With

You will be the merchandising squad leader for two highly visible and highly impactful portfolios of business, Kobe and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA). As the leader of both portfolios of business, you will work to craft the vision for the future with global cross functional partners in product, planning, design, finance, planning, integration and sales.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 5+ years experience in merchandising, product creation, and or retail, in a vertical or wholesale environment
• Footwear, apparel and/or equipment merchandising experience
• People first leader, able to act as both a coach and player
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of basketball, culture and consumer behavior
• Proven strategy builder who can create simple and effective strategy
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Values differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awareness
• Proven balance of art and science in decision-making
• Self-directed, independent, and dedicated
• Work with pace and respond with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation

What You Will Work On

• TEAM LEADERSHIP. You’ll lead SGA and Kobe to new heights, building a clear strategic vision of success while coaching and inspiring the team. Your job is to set the pace for the team, thinking one step ahead at all times while constantly plugging into a greater strategy.
• LINEL PLANING. You’ll build the future line plan that balances growth aspirations with long term vision, embedding the consumer at the center of all decision making.
• ASSORTMENT AND MARKETPLACE. You’ll own and drive one vision for each business and how it will maximize impact in the marketplace. You’ll balance the end in mind and bring a vision to life in the retail marketplace.
• READ AND RESPOND. The business changes daily. Your job will be to be nimble, react with pace, and stand up an offense that makes winning a habit. Minimize distraction, prioritize what matters, drive clarity daily