Senior Group Director, Shoes

About the role

CHANEL is looking for a Senior Group Director, Shoes to join our Merchandising Team in New York, New York.

You will own the end-to-end merchandising vision and category leadership for Shoes in the U.S., establishing the strategy and driving a unique, client-centric assortment for all U.S. boutiques and Multi-Brand Retail Partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the U.S. merchandising strategy for Shoes, ensuring it reflects both Chanel’s creative vision and the unique needs of the dynamic American market.
• Own category performance, setting business objectives and commercial targets.
• Support the Head of Merchandising and Fashion Business Planning in driving the overall category vision, strategic planning, and business performance.
• Build strong relationships with multi-brand retail leadership to stay closely connected and receive ongoing updates on changes to their shoe-floor matrix and capturing competitive and client insights.
• Represent the U.S. voice in global forums, ensuring regional perspectives influence shoes’ product evolution.
• Ensure the Shoes offering enhances the client experience across U.S. boutiques, Department Stores and all client facing events.
• Lead and develop the U.S. Shoes merchandising team, fostering growth, collaboration, and a culture of excellence.
• Partner with global counterparts to align on collection vision while tailoring assortments and strategies for the U.S. client.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in luxury merchandising, with strong expertise in Shoes and deep knowledge of the U.S. luxury fashion market.
• Proven ability to adapt global strategies to local market needs and drive commercial performance.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience managing P&L responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience leading high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of U.S. luxury clients, trends, and competitive landscape.
• Up to 25% regular travel (international and domestic).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus.

Skills

• Passionate about Fashion
• Visionary & Strategic
• Client-Obsessed
• Innovative & Trend-Aware
• Collaborative & Influential
• Analytical & Decisive
• Resilient & Adaptable
• People Leader

Benefits

• Wellbeing resources including dedicated paid time off for wellbeing for your role: 2-week August Office Closure and a Wellbeing fund
• Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
• Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
• 401K and other incentives
• Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
• Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking
• Additional Information: Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this position is 175,000 through 225,000.

Schedule

Other forms of variable pay [may/will] be offered for this position. Other components [may/will] include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks.