Division Head / Business Lead

Our client is seeking a Business Lead/Division Head who formerly was a VP of Merchandising/ Product and is ready to run a division and take on a broader scope of responsibility while managing the day-to-day of this apparel business. The role is hybrid based in NYC, and the right candidate should be based in close proximity to come into the office several days a week. The salary range for this role is $250-300,000 BOE.

Responsibilities:

• Understand market trends that maximize the commercial power of individual products and the overall assortment
• Demonstrate knowledgeable in digital marketing, apparel merchandising, direct-to-consumer, and wholesale channels
• Supervise a team of 7-9 depending on the season plus external partners
• Hold P&L responsibility
• Participate in all key meetings with retail partners
• Be a strategic thinker and goal achiever
• Oversee all day-to-day operations of the brand
• Confidently present to, influence, and collaborate with senior leadership teams
• Serve as the merchandising and marketing lead, while mentoring

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of global apparel experience in Merchandising, Product, or Marketing with an industry brand
• Multi-channel distribution experience
• Ability to lead and scale DTC brands; multi-channel distribution experience
• Results driven manager with strong sales and profit analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record of growing and building brands
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience managing and being accountable for a business unit P&L
• A demonstrated ability to find solutions to difficult or complex issues and anticipate consequences
• Bachelor's degree; MBA is a plus

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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