Merchandising Director (Footwear)

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Executing regional merchandising strategies that align with broader global direction while reflecting local market needs and consumer preferences
• Analyzing consumer trends, competitive activity, and market performance to guide product and assortment decisions
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to build compelling seasonal product assortments tailored to the region
• Driving revenue, margin, and sell-through performance in partnership with planning and commercial teams
• Supporting wholesale go-to-market milestones and curated assortment strategies, including key account focus and segmentation decisions
• Leading in-season business analysis and identifying opportunities to react quickly to performance and market shifts
• Maintaining brand and product integrity through close collaboration with global merchandising and production partners
• Presenting business updates, performance insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing merchandising team

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of merchandising or buying experience within retail
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in business, commerce, or fashion merchandising
• Strong command of retail math and Open-to-Buy principles
• Track record of launching, scaling, or leading large, high-volume business units or brands
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data across channels and market segments
• Experience across omnichannel environments and wholesale account management
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and influencing key stakeholders
• Strong leadership experience, including managing direct reports and larger teams
• Excellent communication skills and strong business judgment
• A customer-first mindset paired with an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented approach