Sr. Director, Merchandising - Collection

Position Description:Sr. Director, Merchandising – Handbags & Accessories / New York, NY Coach, founded in 1941, is America's premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today's consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment. Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company! “With average sales growth of 24% over the past three years and a 61% return on invested capital, Coach is No. 1 on this year's BusinessWeek 50 ranking. The companies that make up the Business Week 50 represent the star performers in each of the 10 sectors that make up the S&P 500.� Business Week, March 2008In this role you will partner with Corporate Merchandise Planning and the Retail Division to develop the Annual Operating Plan Merchandise Strategy. You will also partner with Retail and Design throughout the entire conceptual and commercialization process to develop annual and seasonal merchandising distribution strategies and investments as well as comprehensive seasonal line plans. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in merchandising to... Create relevant product assortments that drive business in determined distribution. Drive the finalization process by determining target retails, costs, and margin goals. Compile competitive shopping analysis and present relevant conclusions. Analyze sales and inventory reports in order to determine appropriate recommendations. Act as liaison to all facets of the business (i.e. cross-functional partners). Visit stores and market on regular basis to ensure.The accomplished individual will possess... Excellent product sensibility and conceptual ability. Comprehensive understanding of retail math. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for business. Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multi-task. Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop a team. Thorough understanding of market dynamics. Ability to identify trends, understand consumer behavior and identify opportunities.An outstanding professional will have... Minimum 10-12 years of handbags and accessories merchandising/buying experience in related business or brand, with a focus on luxury goods. Demonstrated product development experience. Bachelor's degree. Minimum 3-4 years of managerial experience.Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Coach at www.coach.com Email this job to a friend View all "Coach" jobs Learn more about Coach