Director, Dmm - Furniture, Utility - Rejuvenation

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Overview Of The Role

In this role, you will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for multiple product categories. You will identify opportunities and recommend new product or concepts for division as well as manage information cross-functionally with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, and Visual departments to ensure cohesive product stories, cross-channel launches and business goals are met. You will be responsible for the direct supervision and development of the division merchant teams .

Responsibilities

• Regularly shop competitors to keep abreast of trends. Travel as needed to identify emerging themes and new inspirations (limited overseas travel required)
• Determine workload for team; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results.
• Supervise and develop division team members. Set objectives, assess performance, and provide regular feedback.
• Identify the long-term strategic direction for multiple product categories. Communicate the vision and inspire team to develop business plans and identify new opportunities. Implement tactical plans derived from strategy by working across functional areas
• Lead and facilitate divisional meetings across functions and distribution channels
• Work closely with visual merchandising to plan floor layouts and management strategy
• Lead and participate in key company strategic initiatives and steering committees
• Review category strategy for the divisions to ensure current trends are capitalized upon throughout the department
• Develop staffing and succession plans. Interview candidates and approve division’s final candidates
• Present concepts to Rejuvenation Brand leadership, and merchandising functions. Collaborate and seek feedback on ideas and products
• Review markdown strategies
• Divisional review and approval of: Strategic plans to explore new business opportunities, product mix to ensure all collections have a cohesive look and meets standards, final samples, financial strategy, purchase plans, annual and seasonal financial plans to maximize sales and profits, and seasonal assortment plans (line lists) to ensure product is appropriate for brand

Criteria

• Outstanding problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in working with ERP system.
• Minimum of 8 years of Buying/Product/Category Management experience. Prior experience in home furnishings is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or related field (preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to develop strong cross functional relationships
• High level of proficiency in MS Office suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Thrives in a high energy and fast paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and react to rapidly changing business needs and priorities.
• Proven track record of setting strategies and driving top-line and bottom line results.
• Minimum of five years prior experience and proven success in leading and inspiring a team.
• Ability to perform work onsite a minimum of 3 days in the Portland office.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just For You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Resources for self-development

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

About Us

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.