Cambria
Retail
Director,BrandedMerchandise
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“Director, Branded Merchandise at Cambria. Skills: Strategic internal leadership. Oversee curation of premium products. Manage strategic relationship with primary vendors”
Industry & Context.
Telephone and computer use, Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, Bend, reach, walk, or stoop occasionally, Prolonged periods of sitting or standing, Working on a computer
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, 8-12+ years of experience in retail, merchandising, business, or a related discipline, Proficient with Google
Nice to Have
Experience overseeing e-commerce or B2B portals, Keen eye for user experience (UX), Ability to ensure a digital shopping journey feels premium and frictionless, Ability to drive sales through digital platforms, Highly organized, Ability to manage complex inventories, Ability to manage multi-layered approval workflows, Entrepreneurial mindset, Ability to treat the merchandise program as a business within a business, Capable of pivoting between long-term brand strategy and immediate operational troubleshooting, Experience using data/dashboards to drive purchasing and promotional decisions
What You'll Do.
Oversee curation of premium products
Manage strategic relationship with primary vendors
Ensure merchandise program runs optimally
Curate product assortment reflecting luxury aesthetic
and 'American-made' values
Regularly review KPI dashboards
Identify trending items
Retire underperforming stock
Serve as lead point of contact for merchandise
Ensure vendor is running program optimally
Hold vendors accountable for fulfillment speed
Hold vendors accountable for quality control
Hold vendors accountable for inventory accuracy
Manage end-to-end user experience of e-commerce portal
Ensure interface is intuitive
Maintain a 'luxury retail' feel and experience
Align digital experience with Cambria digital ecosystem
Establish and maintain strict approval process
Ensure vendor activity aligns with brand standards
Ensure vendor activity aligns with budget
Maintain grasp on operational metrics
Work with vendors to build comprehensive dashboards
Partner with department leads
Centralize all branded merchandise requests
Maintain brand consistency
Maintain cost-efficiencies
Act as bridge between Marketing
Ensure merchandise roadmap supports company initiatives
Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
Design and execute internal promotions
Drive employee engagement and pride through merchandise
Develop bespoke merchandise strategies for industry activations
Ensure high-end items are strategically selected
Maximize brand recall at events
Support lead generation at events
Develop strategies for external promotions
Educate business partners on leveraging co-branded merchandise
Work directly with Sales leadership
Ensure key business partners are aware of the
Ensure key business partners understand how to utilize
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with department leads; Bridge between Marketing, Sales, and Operations; Collaborate with Marketing team; Collaborate with Events team; Work with Sales leadership
Full Job Description
_**Job Description:**_ The Director of Branded Merchandise is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Cambria’s branded merchandise business. They will oversee the curation of premium products that serve as touchpoints for employees and trade partners. They will manage the strategic relationship with the primary vendors to ensure the merchandise program runs optimally from both an operational and sales standpoint. The ideal candidate is a high-energy "promoter" who can balance executive-level relationship management with the rigorous detail required to maintain a luxury brand’s standards. **Roles & Responsibilities ** ****Product Curation & Brand Integrity **** * Merchandise Selection: Curate a product assortment that reflects Cambria’s luxury aesthetic, focusing on quality, durability, and "American-made" values. * Performance Analysis: Regularly review KPI dashboards to identify trending items and retire underperforming stock, ensuring the catalog remains fresh and relevant. ****Vendor & Operations Management **** * Primary Liaison: Serve as the lead point of contact for the primary merchandise vendor and secondary specialty suppliers. * Operational Excellence: Ensure the primary vendor is running the program optimally, holding them accountable for fulfillment speed, quality control, and inventory accuracy. * Digital Experience & UX Oversight: Manage the end-to-end user experience of the branded merchandise e-commerce portal. Ensure the interface is intuitive for both internal employees and external partners, maintaining a "luxury retail" feel and experience that aligns with the Cambria digital ecosystem. * Approval Governance: Establish and maintain a strict approval process to ensure all vendor activity aligns with Cambria’s brand standards and budget. * Data Oversight: Maintain a firm grasp on operational metrics and work with vendors to build comprehensive dashboards measuring KPIs, such as sales velocity and product turn rates. ****Strateg
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