Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager & Product Development (Seattle)

With over 59 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

The Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager & Product Development contributes to the success of Sur La Table as a visionary with responsibility for developing and implementing merchandising strategies for the Entertaining Division across all channels which will maximize business performance and profitability. They are also responsible for leading the Product Development team that supports all categories. The position is based in Seattle, follows our hybrid work schedule, and reports to the SVP of Merchandising.

Leadership

• Drive merchandising and product development strategies aligned with company goals and customer preferences.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchants to enhance performance while fostering creativity, accountability and professional growth.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative, store operations, ecommerce, finance, planning and merchandising to accomplish sales, margin, inventory and service objectives.
• Contribute to strategic planning and manage key elements of the merchandising and product development P&L.
• Oversee special projects and initiatives as needed.

Merchandising

• Develop and execute divisional merchandise strategies across all channels, including product assortment, private label development, and promotional plans, to deliver on sales, margin & inventory budgets.
• Ensure alignment of merchandising efforts across channels (stores, e-commerce, and culinary programs) and improve the product mix to ensure profitability and alignment with customer demands.
• Leverage data insights to refine promotional, pricing, and inventory strategies.
• Source and maintain relationships with high-quality, cost-effective vendors. Negotiate contracts, pricing and terms to maximize profitability and supply chain efficiency.

Product Development

• Lead the product development team and drive the entire product lifecycle, from concept development to launch, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and customer needs.
• Collaborate with design resources, sourcing partners and merchants to create innovative and high-quality products.
• Conduct regular market research to identify emerging trends, gaps in the market, collaborators and opportunities for new product introductions.
• Develop and maintain a robust product roadmap that prioritizes customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Ensure brand relevancy through passion for fashion, design, and trend analysis.

• 8+ years of proven senior merchandising experience in a multi-location, multi-channel retail environment.
• Track record of driving revenue growth and positioning organizations for success.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and financial acumen.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs with a focus on Excel & PowerPoint.
• Experience with creating budgets, monitoring costs, and using internal and external resources effectively and in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ability to travel frequently both domestically and internationally.

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available.
• Company 401K match.
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match.
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost.
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible.
• Paid Holidays.
• Birthday off with pay!
• Pet Insurance.
• Generous employee discounts.

• Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:
• Step 1 : Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!
• Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
• Step 3 : Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
• Step 4 : Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.

$150,000 - $170,000 a year

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