manager of merchandising

Charterhouse Middle East

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  Charterhouse is working exclusively with a leading creative agency which supports some of the world&rsquo;s most iconic luxury brands to bring to life high-impact visual merchandising activations and displays. Our client is looking to hire an Account Manager who will serve as the primary liaison for a portfolio of premium clients, managing the full lifecycle of projects from concept consultation through to final execution.
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  The Account Manager will be responsible for proactively servicing a large portfolio of key clients, ensuring their visual merchandising needs are met with precision and creativity. A background in visual merchandising or retail design is essential, as the Account Manager will advise on layout, display strategy, and technical feasibility, offering solutions that align with brand aesthetics and commercial goals.
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  Our client seeks a candidate with excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels. A meticulous approach and capability to deliver on challenging client briefs within strict deadlines will be the key to success in this dynamic role. The Account Manager will oversee the entire project management process, including budget negotiations, timeline coordination, supplier management, and clear communication across all stakeholders.
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  The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Architecture, Design, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in a project/account management role within the retail or design industry. To be considered for this role, candidate must be highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Proficiency in reading technical drawings, using MS Office tools, and full fluency in English is required. Upon being shortlisted it will be required to share a portfolio/sample of similar projects delivered.
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Account Manager – Luxury Retail Merchandising/Fitout

The Walt Disney Company

<div><div><b>Job ID</b> 10134441 <b>Location</b> Kissimmee, Florida, United States <b>Business</b> Disney Experiences <b>Date posted</b> Oct. 24, 2025
<div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary:</b></h4>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the Role &amp; Team</b></h2><p>
At Disney Consumer Products<b>, we inspire imagination around the world </b>and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives. From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.</p><p></p><p>
The Merchandising Manager role will build the merchandise strategies and lead the adult apparel category with a sharp focus on delivering financial results, driving strategic growth, and infusing innovation and creativity into the assortment. This pivotal role bridges the art and science of merchandising &ndash; balancing the analytics with trend-forward thinking to build a compelling assortment that resonates with the Disney Park guests. In this role, you will collaborate with creative and product design teams to ensure the highest quality, consumer-focused, and trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution.</p><p></p><p>
You will report to the Sr. Manager, Merchandising</p><p></p><p>
This is a Full-Time role.</p><p></p><p><b>
Please also submit a digital portfolio showcasing examples of apparel collections led. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.</b></p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What You Will Do:</b></h2><p><i>
Softlines Merchandising:</i></p><ul><li><p>
Own the end-to-end merchandising strategy for the adult apparel category from ideation to execution.</p></li><li><p>
Develop seasonal and long-term category strategies that align with the divisional objectives and meet or exceed financial targets (sales, margin, inventory)</p></li><li><p>
Partner with planning and sourcing teams to build and deliver on annual financial plans, in-season forecasts, and category performance reviews</p></li><li><p>
Champion the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle to ensure the assortment is both relevant and innovative and delivers a Park focused look and feel for the category</p></li><li><p>
Manages the product strategy for a sub-category (ownership of a smaller area of responsibility)</p></li><li><p>
Consumerist: Consumer obsessed, constantly balancing the art and the science of merchandising to find opportunities, elevate the brand, and delight our consumer</p></li><li><p>
Monitor the global competitive landscape and consumer demographics to capture opportunity</p></li><li><p>
Champions products developed in collaboration with the design teams and vendors to capitalize on trends, anticipate consumer demand, and drive product innovation in the category</p></li><li><p>
Partners with Product Design and Sourcing to deliver seasonal product lines for the vertical park business that meet business objectives including sustainability goals</p></li><li><p>
Understand and support strategies that build the right price/value from value to premium</p></li><li><p>
Execute against opportunities to leverage products, co-brands and collaborations</p></li><li><p>
Track SKU counts, KPIs, and COGs targets</p></li></ul><p></p><p><i>
Leadership/ Management
</i></p><ul><li><p>Category and brand ambassador to cross-functional teams, showing up as compelling, dynamic, and knowledgeable in all stages of the merchant process and partner interactions where products are discussed</p></li><li><p>
Actively participate in conversation and activities with sourcing, planning, and pricing to cost the line, and run financial scenarios</p></li><li><p>
Actively participate in conversations with design to create a product line in all activities and key milestone meetings</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Qualifications &amp; Skills</b></h2><ul><li><p>
5+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, category management, or related retail functions &ndash; preferably in apparel</p></li><li><p>
Proven track record of delivering financial results and driving merchandise strategy in a dynamic retail environment.</p></li><li><p>
Experience building product lines for a category or categories of business</p></li><li><p>
Passionate about the customer with a strong ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies</p></li><li><p>
Organizational and process management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to capitalize on market trends and consumer zeitgeist to maximize value creation throughout the trend cycle</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated ability to create, leverage, and scale innovation</p></li><li><p>
Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution against a financial plan</p></li><li><p>
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence a diverse audience, including experience working with external partners and vendors to bring products and assortments to the market</p></li><li><p>
Successful experience in a highly matrixed company structure</p></li><li><p>
Collaborative and effective communicator</p></li><li><p>
Strong Team Player &ndash; The ability to build &amp; foster collaborative partnerships across functions &amp; departments</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Associate&rsquo;s Degree or equivalent work experience</p></li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h2><p>
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.</p><p></p><p>
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Merchandising Manager- Adult Apparel

FujiFilm

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview
</b></h2><div><div><div><p>We are seeking a Senior Merchandise Manager, D2C eCommerce responsible for developing and executing digital sales and merchandising strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability with the ownership of the DTC ecommerce photo products website. This role oversees product assortment management, optimization of product pages, and site execution for all merchandising in collaboration with the Product/Content team, as well as performance data analysis. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Senior Merchandiser leads efforts to enhance the online customer experience while managing and mentoring merchandising staff to achieve business objectives.</p>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Company Overview
</b></h2><div><div><div><p>At FUJIFILM North America Corporation, we are many things to both consumers and business customers. We&rsquo;re looking for passionate, mission-driven people to help us continue to innovate.</p><br>
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With five operating divisions, there&rsquo;s a lot of opportunity to find your niche and make an impact. Perhaps you&rsquo;ll click with our Imaging Division that provides one-time-use cameras, digital printing equipment, and instax&trade;. Maybe you&rsquo;ll get charged up about our Electronic Imaging Division that markets digital cameras, lenses, and accessories for content creators. Or, you might have your eye on our Optical Devices Division, which provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, videography, and industrial markets. You could be drawn to our Business Innovation Division&mdash;they develop office and commercial print solutions and enable digital transformation. And if you&rsquo;re interested in tape, check out our Industrial Products Division&mdash;they develop data storage solutions.</p><br>
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We offer a collegial culture and a flexible work environment. Our headquarters is in Valhalla, New York, a quaint town just one hour north of New York City.</p><br>
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Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of &ldquo;giving our world more smiles.&rdquo; Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers</p>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description
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Site Merchandising &amp; Catalog Management</b></div><br>
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Develop merchandising frameworks for website: homepage, category pages, product pages, search, cross-sell/upsell placements and others as needed.</li><li>
Manage end-to-end product catalog setup and ensure data integrity across all touchpoints.</li><li>
Own seasonal merchandising calendars, product launches, and promotional execution aligned with marketing and brand priorities.</li><li>
Own product imagery, including lifecycle graphics; manage designers/photographers for product/category asset readiness.</li><li>
Maintain Adobe Stock library for D2C use (ensuring image rights and approvals are secured).</li><li>
Drive product discoverability and site search optimization in collaboration with SEO and analytics partners.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Cross-Functional Leadership:</b></div><br>
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Collaborate with Product/Content team on launch readiness and storytelling strategies.</li><li>
Partner with CRM &amp; Lifecycle Marketing Manager to align site experience with lifecycle campaigns and personalization triggers.</li><li>
Partner with DAM (Bynder) and CMS (Frontastic) teams to manage product and merchandising assets across platforms.</li><li>
Manage MarTech admin workflows (e.g., UGC/review content integration) in collaboration with site admin/QA.</li><li>
Work with Finance Analyst and Merchants on pricing, promotional mechanics, and sales forecasting.</li><li>
Bridge business requirements with development teams to translate merchandising needs into technical solutions.</li></ul><div><br>
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Track and analyze site KPIs: conversion rate, AOV, bounce rate, search usage, sell-through, and promo ROI.</li><li>
Build dashboards and reporting frameworks in GA4, Looker, and/or Tableau to inform business decisions.</li><li>
Lead ongoing site optimization through A/B testing, merchandising experiments, and consumer journey improvements.</li></ul><div></div><p><b><br>
Supervisory Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Responsible for hiring and training 2 junior team members within the first 12 months of their role.
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Monitor and track employee performance and provide regular and timely feedback.
</li><li>Identify training and growth opportunities to advance the individual team member.
</li><li>Accomplish staff job results by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; implementing enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
</li><li>Review and approve timesheets for contractors (as needed).
</li><li>Recruit and onboard contractors as needed for various projects; whether working with Fujifilm HR or outside placement agencies to find the talent needed for the project.
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, eCommerce Management, or related field.</li><li>
7+ years of experience in eCommerce site merchandising or digital commerce operations, with direct platform ownership preferred.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with CommerceTools or comparable enterprise eCommerce platforms.</li><li>
Strong understanding of product catalog management, taxonomy, and data governance.</li><li>
Experience integrating MarTech solutions from discovery to execution.</li><li>
Familiarity with QA/UAT workflows and leading site testing cycles.</li><li>
Proficiency with site analytics tools (GA4, Looker, Tableau, etc.) to translate data into actionable insights.</li><li>
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with marketing, product, finance, and technology teams.</li><li>
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational and project management skills.</li><li>
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with evolving priorities.</li></ul><p><b>
Desired Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Working knowledge of SEO, onsite search optimization, and conversion rate best practices.</li><li>
Experience with asset management workflows across DAM (Bynder) and CMS (Frontastic).</li><li>
Familiarity with UGC/reviews platforms (e.g., Yotpo, Bazaarvoice) and integration into product/catalog workflows.</li><li>
Experience mentoring or managing merchandising staff or contractors.</li><li>
Passion for understanding consumer behavior and delivering exceptional customer experiences.</li></ul><p></p><div><b><br>
Salary and Benefits:
</b></div><ul><li>$115,000 plus bonus depending on experience</li><li>
Medical, Dental, Vision</li><li>
Life Insurance</li><li>
401k</li><li>
Paid Time Off</li></ul><p>
#LI- Remote</p>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>EEO Information
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.</div>
</div></div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ADA Information
</b></h2><div><div><div><div>If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (hlushrteam@fujifilm.com).</div></div></div></div></div>

Sr. Merchandise Manager, D2C eCommerce

Bloomingdale's

<div><p><b>About</b></p>
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Bloomingdale&rsquo;s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale&rsquo;s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.</p>
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Job Overview</b></p>
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Store Leaders are on the forefront of both the colleague and customer experience. Through their dynamic leadership style, interpersonal skills and business acumen, the Merchandise Manager (MM) inspires their team to bring the Bloomingdale&rsquo;s mission, to be like no other store in the world, to life. A leader&rsquo;s success is through the connectivity of their team and a Merchandise Manager is responsible for unlocking each member&rsquo;s individual motivation and goals. The Merchandise Manager delivers an approachable, energetic, style conscious and fun shopping experience through visual/merchandise presentation. The Merchandise Manager is aware of fashion trends, corporate and local directives and strategies devoted to growing volume. A partner to selling teams and support teams, the Merchandise Manager is responsible for the care, processing and presentation of front and back of house; maintaining orderly, functional and easy to access stock areas that facilitate the selling function.</p>
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Essential Functions</b></p>
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<li>Oversees store presentation, merchandise implementation, floor moves and planning</li>
<li>Understands comp business trend Plan/LY by using Branch comp and focus business reports</li>
<li>Utilizes promotional calendar to set priorities and meet signing deadlines for store events</li>
<li>Responsibly manages elements of profitability: shortage and adherence to audit standards</li>
<li>Provides on-going training and developmental coaching to merchandising and selling teams</li>
<li>Empowers merchandising and selling teams to ensure execution of all merchandise strategies, standards presentations and promotional events</li>
<li>Supports all operational functions in the store location</li>
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<li>Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university</li>
<li>3-5 years related experience</li>
<li>Effectively communicate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, and all levels of internal and external business partners</li>
<li>Ability to effectively plan and execute strategies</li>
<li>Ability to monitor and maneuver workflow to achieve priorities</li>
<li>Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays</li>
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<p><b>Essential Physical Requirements</b></p>
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<li>Requires periods of walking, standing, communicating, reaching, crouching, color vision and climbing ladders</li>
<li>Frequent use of computers and other technology, necessary to perform job functions, including handheld equipment, cash register and ability to process register transactions</li>
<li>Frequently lift/move up to 25lbs</li></ul><br>
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This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy&rsquo;s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy&rsquo;s, Inc. &ndash; including Macy&rsquo;s, Bloomingdale&rsquo;s, and Bluemercury &ndash; is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.</i></p><br>
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.</p></div>

Manager, Merchandising - Home

D.P. Jewellers

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  D.P. Abhushan Ltd. is a trusted and renowned name in the Indian gems and jewellery industry, known for its exquisite craftsmanship, legacy of trust, and commitment to delivering timeless designs. With a strong presence in Central India, we are expanding our retail footprint and seeking passionate professionals to join our growing team.
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  We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
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   Product Merchandising &amp; Development
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   Conceptualize and develop gold jewellery collections based on trends and market insights.
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   Ensure alignment of design aesthetics with cost and commercial viability.
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   Drive timely launches and innovative assortments for seasonal and festive periods.
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   Buying &amp; Vendor Management
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   Source and negotiate with vendors, karigars, and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and timelines.
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   Ensure compliance with quality standards and ethical sourcing practices.
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   Maintain strong vendor relationships and evaluate supplier performance regularly.
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   Inventory Planning &amp; Sales Support
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   Monitor stock levels, sell-through rates, and category performance.
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   Optimize inventory across channels to maximize profitability.
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   Implement stock rotation strategies to minimize dead stock.
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   Market Research &amp; Trend Analysis
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   Track competitor collections, pricing, and consumer demand trends.
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   Recommend new product lines and design directions based on insights.
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   Contribute to brand positioning strategies with data-driven inputs.
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   Cross-Functional Collaboration
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   Work closely with design, production, retail, and marketing teams.
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   Support launches with product training and merchandising strategies.
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   Ensure cohesive execution of brand vision across channels.
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   Leadership &amp; Team Management
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   Guide and mentor junior merchandisers and cross-functional team members.
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   Lead projects from concept to execution with accountability for outcomes.
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   Key Skills, Competencies &amp; Qualifications
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   Proven expertise in
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   Strong
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    analytical, numerical, and trend forecasting
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   skills with the ability to translate insights into commercially viable collections.
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   Strong
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    leadership, communication, and stakeholder management
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   Proficiency in
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    MS Excel, ERP/Merchandising systems
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   , and knowledge of jewellery design software (preferred).
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   Graduate in
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    Jewellery Design, Merchandising, or Business Administration
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   Equal Opportunity Statement
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  At D.P. Abhushan Ltd., we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that every individual deserves equal respect, opportunities, and fair treatment&mdash;regardless of gender, age, caste, religion, ethnicity, disability, marital status, or background.
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  We are proud to be an
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   Equal Opportunity Employer
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  , and we strive to create an environment where talent thrives purely on the basis of merit, dedication, and performance.
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  Join us in building a workplace that reflects the values of respect, integrity, and equality.
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Senior Merchandiser

Keen Footwear

<div><p><b>Job Summary</b></p>
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The Sr. Regional Merchandising Manager for the Utility product line manages and executes the merchandising strategy, vision, market assortment plan and profitable growth. Combines merchandising expertise with retail acumen and execution excellence to support the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization, aligning closely with Product Design, Development, Sales, Marketing and Sales Planning.</p>
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This</i></b><b><i> role is based in Portland and requires a regular presence at our global headquarters (minimum four </i></b><b><i>days per week).</i></b></p><br>
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Essential Functions</b></p>
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<li>Develops and delivers the merchandising plan that enables category initiatives and alignment with market, customer and commercial needs.</li>
<li>Executes short/long-term strategies in line with market and account opportunities.</li>
<li>Delivers thoughtful seasonal analysis that drives the global briefing process by summarizing the findings of competitive market analysis.</li>
<li>Partners with Sales and Product teams to harmonize and translate commercial input into product opportunities including white space plan.</li>
<li>Conducts ongoing competitive analysis to identify white space opportunities and differentiation.</li>
<li>Collaborates with product team to generate assortments that deliver revenue, pricing, productivity/lifecycle targets and segmentation plans.</li>
<li>Responsible for the creation and management of the blended pricing and margin model and product margin of the seasonal line, as well as the entry, management.</li>
<li>Provides ongoing maintenance of regional forecast and pricing in system.</li>
<li>Works cross-functionally throughout the seasonal product process to bring a cohesive, cross-merchandised, fan-focused line with compelling global and regional stories.</li>
<li>Works with sales management and key accounts to develop a distinctive, effective, and brand-appropriate distribution merchandising strategy by channel.</li>
<li>Manages and monitors new product introductions and carryover product to ensure health of planned launch and/or lifecycle. Continuous improvement focused on SKU efficiency, margins, and global assortment alignment.</li>
<li>Delivers market planning leadership with forecasts that align with targets for range size/segmentation, flow, adoption and systems integration.</li>
<li>Executes unit and margin forecasts and analysis by season, category, gender, and style across key moments in the go-to-market process.</li>
<li>Acts as a Brand and Product champion, presenting pre-lines, sales meetings, key accounts, influencers and visiting editors as required with sales.</li>
<li>Builds and utilizes go-to-market tools in partnership with sales and marketing to deliver target results including merchandising plans for key wholesale accounts.</li></ul><br>
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<b>Qualifications</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor's Degree in merchandising or related field required.</li>
<li>Six (6) or more years of progressive experience in merchandising, product creation and/or retail; experience in footwear preferred.</li>
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<p><b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></p>
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<li>Experience navigating a highly cross-functional matrix environment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of footwear landscape and consumer insights.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of KEEN regional fans, competitors, trend, and market insights.</li>
<li>Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills.</li>
<li>Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills with an ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Utility trends with the ability to translate into commercial concepts.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel. Power Point, Word).</li>
<li>Possess inherent interest and sense of Utility performance and style trends.</li>
<li>Ability to forecast trends and plan and build product assortments.</li>
<li>Results orientation that is balanced between both long-term objectives and short-run performance.</li>
<li>Ability to successfully communicate cross-culturally as part of a global brand and merchandising team.</li>
<li>Ability to work with different sales partners (direct, partner, distributor).</li>
<li>Ability to independently utilize resources to increase knowledge.</li>
<li>Ability to deliver the art and science of merchandising (product assortment + analytics).</li>
<li>Ability to lead and influence people in support of overarching business and category goals.</li>
<li>Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.</li></ul><br>
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Base Salary: </b>$128,000 - $138,000 yearly<br>
This range represents the low and high ends of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy, which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.</p>
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Why Work at KEEN: </b>Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that's on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect<b> </b>the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.</p><p><br>
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At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.</i></p>
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Furest Group, KEEN, and Chrome are equal opportunity employers. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.</i></p></div><p></p>

Sr. Regional Merchandising Manager, Utility

Client of Foreground

<br><b>Job Description:<br></b>Foreground is partnering with a top-tier electronics distributor to identify a Merchandising Director who will lead product assortment, vendor relationships, and pricing strategies across multiple categories. The role demands an expert in consumer electronics who combines analytical strength with commercial instincts to maximize revenue and optimize product lifecycles.<br><b>Responsibilities</b><br>• Define merchandising strategy across electronics categories (mobiles, laptops, appliances, accessories).<br>• Negotiate terms with global and regional suppliers to secure competitive pricing and exclusivity.<br>• Develop seasonal and promotional product calendars to drive category growth.<br>• Track sales performance, market trends, and competitor positioning to adapt strategies.<br>• Work closely with supply chain teams to ensure accurate demand planning and inventory optimization.<br>• Lead a team of category managers and buyers, mentoring and coaching them toward excellence.<br><b>Qualifications<br></b>• Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline; MBA preferred.<br>• 10+ years of merchandising/category management experience in electronics.<br>• Strong network with global and regional electronics suppliers and brands.<br>• Commercially sharp with advanced negotiation and vendor management skills.<br>• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability.<br><br>

Merchandising Director

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