Merchandising Manager

About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential luxury ecommerce organization seeking a strategic Merchandising Manager to lead brand performance and growth. In this role, you'll own a portfolio of premium brands, driving merchandising strategy, business planning, and cross-functional execution to deliver exceptional customer experiences and profitable growth.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, enjoys collaborating across teams, and is passionate about building long-term partnerships with world-class design brands. You'll combine strong merchandising instincts with data-driven decision-making to influence strategy and drive results.

Responsibilities

Brand Ownership & Partnership

• Own the overall health, performance, and strategic direction of an assigned portfolio of luxury brands
• Build trusted relationships with vendor partners, serving as their primary business advisor and day-to-day point of contact
• Lead assortment planning, business reviews, promotional planning, pricing discussions, and long-term growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to strengthen partnerships through thoughtful business recommendations backed by data and market insights
• Ensure alignment with merchandising standards, operational requirements, and brand presentation expectations

Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Management

• Develop curated assortments that reflect customer demand, design leadership, and business performance
• Drive assortment optimization through SKU productivity analysis, whitespace identification, lifecycle management, and rationalization initiatives
• Evaluate opportunities for expansion, contraction, and new product introductions based on profitability, customer behavior, and market trends
• Partner with leadership on new brand launches, seasonal merchandising strategies, and category growth initiatives
• Monitor competitive positioning, pricing, and industry trends to maintain premium market position

Business Performance & Analytics

• Own brand performance through ongoing analysis of sales, gross profit, margin, return rates, customer experience, inventory considerations, and operational metrics
• Translate data into actionable recommendations that improve profitability and customer experience
• Identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends, proactively developing strategies to accelerate growth or address underperformance
• Support forecasting, promotional planning, and business reviews with data-driven insights

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Marketing, Site Merchandising, Production, Operations, Trade, Customer Experience, and Leadership teams
• Ensure products launch accurately, are merchandised effectively, and meet standards for content quality, imagery, navigation, and discoverability
• Coordinate promotional initiatives, assortment updates, pricing changes, and operational improvements across departments
• Create alignment around merchandising priorities through clear communication and shared business objectives

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of merchandising or category management experience within luxury home furnishings, lighting, furniture, or premium consumer brands
• Strong business mindset with experience managing assortment performance, profitability, and strategic growth initiatives
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using data to influence merchandising decisions
• Experience building collaborative vendor relationships while balancing brand needs with business objectives
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously
• Refined design sensibility and strong merchandising eye, paired with a disciplined, customer-first approach to assortment planning
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; familiarity with Shopify and modern eCommerce merchandising platforms preferred

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your background and conduct an initial screening to ensure alignment with our client's needs. If we determine you're a strong match, we'll submit your profile to the client for consideration. Please do not contact the client directly, as all communication and coordination will be managed through our team to ensure the best candidate experience.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive recruiting process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.