Senior Director, Retail (Timberland Americas)

Position Summary

As part of Timberland’s Americas leadership team, you will develop and execute strategies which maximize sales, operating income, brand experience, and customer satisfaction for our brand’s retail channel. You will manage full-price and outlet stores within the United States and Canada. You will provide dynamic, visible, and transformational leadership to impact global business initiatives positively. As a seasoned executive, you will have profit and loss accountability as the “general manager” of the retail channel with the overall objective of creating profitable retail environments. You will also establish control-related standards and procedures.

Join the Timberland Family

Founded in 1973, Timberland® is a global outdoor lifestyle brand based in Stratham, New Hampshire, with international headquarters in Switzerland and Hong Kong. Best known for its original yellow boot designed for the harsh elements of New England, Timberland today offers a full range of footwear, apparel, and accessories for people who value purposeful style and share the brand’s passion for enjoying – and protecting – nature.

At the heart of the Timberland brand is the core belief that a greener future is a better future. This comes to life through a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and strengthen communities around the world.

Timberland is a VF Corporation brand. VF is one of the world’s leading apparel, footwear, and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations and a commitment to delivering innovative products and creating long-term value for its employees, customers, and shareholders.

To learn more about Timberland and share in our mission to step outside, work together and make it better, visit one of our stores, www.timberland.com, or follow us @timberland.

Senior Director, Retail (Timberland Americas)

You'll be a trusted member of our senior management team, reporting to the Vice President/General Manager Americas. You’ll manage a team composed of a Senior Manager, Retail Operations; a Retail Regional Manager, Full Price Retail; and four Retail District Managers. You'll collaborate and liaise with senior leaders within the organization – most closely with Business Planning, Regional Merchandising, Regional Marketing, Digital, Operations, Customer Service, Finance, vendors, real estate brokers, contractors, etc.

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for all Retail formats to expand share-of-wallet with our target consumer as the best representation of the Timberland brand
• Contribute to the ideation and execution of strategy that maximizes the performance of all functional areas within the region, i.e., Merchandising, Inventory Management, Store Management, Operations, Finance, and Marketing
• Hold direct responsibility for achieving the expected 4-wall profit and profit and loss (P&L) expectations for the Retail channel
• Direct programs to capitalize on the company’s presence in the direct retail arena
• Identify new opportunities for expansion of our retail footprint through owned retail locations as well as seek out new opportunities for expansion
• Serve as a member of the senior management team and collaborate with senior executives in the global development and implementation of strategy, marketing, pricing, and financial goal setting

How you will do it:

• Through actions and examples, ensure that Timberland’s values, including sustainability, are fully incorporated into business strategies and consumer messaging, upholding the values of the company in all business interactions and acting as a visible leader in promoting corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Establish strong and consistent human resource practices within the division in coordination with the Human Resources department and members of the retail division store management and corporate management teams
• Provide excellent leadership through rigorous talent management and the development of a solid and capable team
• Stay informed of retail industry trends, developments, and applicability for the Timberland Brand
• Partner with functional leads in Human Resources (HR), Finance, Global Business Technology (GBT), Operations, and other VF leaders to ensure corporate goals and objectives are met
• Strive to establish Timberland as the envy of all other retailers in our space through the superiority of retail environments that consistently help our target consumers experience the essence of the Timberland brand

What success looks like:

• You are adaptable with innovation and innovative thinking while continuously learning and driving results
• In building and maintaining a successful team, you coach and develop others with empowerment and by facilitating change
• With your management skills in business acumen, customer focus, driving execution, operational decision-making, and selecting talent, you will build strategic work relations with trust, communication, and commitment while leveraging cultural diversity

Free to Be, Inclusion and Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skill for Success

Years of Related Professional Experience: 10-12 years of relevant, multi-functional, and progressively responsible retail experience, including five years of managerial experience as well as at least five years of direct P&L responsibility and an outstanding track record in meeting financial goals as well as marketing a brand successfully through a retail channel

Formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees, such as a bachelor’s degree or a Master of Business Administration, preferably in Retail Merchandising or a related field, are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

• What we expect you already know/have:

In addition to being a self-starter, highly driven, analytical and results-oriented, highly organized, and able to work well with individuals at all levels, you will have

• A demonstrated ability to develop and drive strategy independently within an organization focused on wholesale business concerns
• And you must be adept at handling multiple priorities and time sensitivities in a fast-paced environment with the ability to travel frequently (50 percent of the time) using all modes of travel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective in executive and C-level meetings with key partners
• A strong balance between merchandising, inventory management, store management, store operations, and financial planning/analysis skills
• VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• What we will teach you:
• How to grow, both professionally and personally, with tailored training – from a thorough induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training
• Be part of an inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities love working together
• To inspire others to step outside and make it better, make a difference by using purposeful actions first and encourage others to join you, believe in collaboration and work to create positive transformations, and initiate and propose bold ideas for innovation, development, and progress.
• Strong team leadership experience in managing large divisions and motivating at all levels to achieve sales and profit objectives
• Basic computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Retail software
• To thrive in a supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
• Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and even other countries

What’s In It For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy, and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical, and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits and click “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities, and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active, and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. It’s a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com.

We just have one question. Are you in?

Pay Range:

$164,000.00 USD - $246,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential:

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Long_Term_Incentive:

This position is eligible to be nominated annually to participate in a Long-Term Incentive Plan. Specific details of the plan will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation:

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our pay ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.