Divisional Brand Manager - Jewelry

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Divisional Brand Manager is a key merchandising leader responsible for driving both the global product strategy and day-to-day execution for Emporio Armani jewelry. This role operates as the day-to-day owner of the global merchandising business, translating long-range vision into actionable plans while leading cross-functional teams to deliver strong commercial results. The Brand Manager is expected to bring a clear point of view, drive decisions, and ensure executional excellence.

This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Partner on the 3-year product and category strategy, shaping growth drivers, icon platforms, and pricing architecture
• Define and evolve global assortment strategy aligned with brand positioning and financial goals
• Identify opportunities to expand categories and strengthen core icons
• Lead seasonal line plans (SS/FH) from concept through market execution
• Drive weekly and monthly business reviews, translating insights into clear actions
• Manage product lifecycle end-to-end, including launch, in-season optimization, and exit strategies
• Act as the central merchandising lead across Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and Commercial teams
• Drive alignment, ensure accountability, and maintain momentum against key milestones
• Partner with regional teams to balance global strategy with local market needs
• Partner with Planning to deliver against revenue, margin, and sell-through targets
• Drive full-price performance through strong assortment and pricing decisions
• Lead merchandising inputs for sales launches, buyer meetings, and licensor presentations

Requirements

• 8–12 years of merchandising experience with a balance of strategy and execution
• Experience owning both product direction and day-to-day business management
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate data into action
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and external partners
• Thinks strategically while operating with urgency and ownership
• Comfortable managing both high-level strategy and detailed execution
• Strong decision-maker with a clear point of view on product
• Drives alignment and accountability across teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and well-being services
• 401(k) match and educational resources for retirement planning
• Paid parental leave and return-to-work program for new parents and caregivers
• Generous paid time off, including floating holidays, sick time, personal days, and summer flex Fridays
• Hybrid work schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options
• Tuition reimbursement for approved educational programs