Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear

The role

The Director, Merchandising - Women’s Footwear will lead the end-to-end product assortment strategy and execution for Women’s Footwear across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels. This person will define category strategy, build assortments, and drive growth while partnering with cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Define and execute seasonal and long-range merchandising strategy for Women’s Footwear
• Build balanced, productive assortments across core and trend categories
• Drive topline and bottom-line performance, managing revenue, margin, and inventory
• Leverage sales data, competitive analysis, and trend insights to inform product decisions
• Partner with Design, Product Development, Planning, Production, and Marketing to execute go-to-market strategy
• Tailor merchandising strategies to retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels
• Lead and mentor a team of merchandising professionals

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of merchandising experience in the footwear, accessories, or fashion industry
• Proven ability and track record in developing and executing merchandising strategies that drive growth and profitability
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience working effectively cross-functionally with Design, Planning, and Production teams
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Passion for product and deep curiosity to understand customer trends and behaviors
• An entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• A proactive approach with a high level of ownership and responsibility for your work

Nice to have

• Experience in women’s footwear
• Experience in using product lifecycle management tools, Google suite (sheets and slides), as well as ad hoc tool building

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
• Supplemental mental health benefits
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Dog Friendly Offices
• Employee Discount Program!

About the company

Rothy’s creates wardrobe staples using 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly. The company focuses on building a sustainable future and fostering an inclusive environment.