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Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager & Product Development Procurement & Production - Full Time

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Posted on 03/08/25 (Ref: WAMBC6mvYa)

Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager & Product Development
Lead the product development team to create innovative kitchen and entertaining products.Location: Seattle
Job Tags: Procurement & Production
About The Role

The Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager & Product Development will be responsible for developing and implementing merchandising strategies for the Entertaining Division.

This role involves leading the Product Development team that supports all categories and ensuring alignment with brand positioning and customer needs.

The position requires collaboration with marketing, creative, store operations, ecommerce, finance, planning, and merchandising teams to achieve sales and margin objectives.

The candidate will oversee special projects and initiatives as needed, contributing to strategic planning and managing key elements of the merchandising and product development P&L.

The role includes sourcing and maintaining relationships with high-quality, cost-effective vendors while negotiating contracts to maximize profitability.Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of senior merchandising experience in a multi-location, multi-channel retail environment.

A proven track record of driving revenue growth and positioning organizations for success is essential.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary to navigate a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities will be crucial for collaborating with various teams and vendors.

The candidate should possess proven leadership and team development skills to mentor and enhance the performance of their team.
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