Retail Merchandising Manager - 1332

Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Company: Carhartt Reference Code: 2008-1332 For over 115 years, Carhartt has manufactured premium workwear known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in the performance. Expanding the line from the traditional outerwear pieces, Carhartt now offers a complete product line for warm and cold weather alike that includes jeans and work pants, shirts, sweats, shorts, tee's and accessories. A variety of features such as premium fabrics, rugged construction, and comfortable fit are just some of the hallmarks of Carhartt workwear that fit our customer's needs in the toughest conditions. As a choice brand of those who work and play outdoors, Carhartt is proud to serve a variety of workers in many industries including construction and manufacturing along with farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established in 1889, Carhartt is family owned and operated with over 4,000 employees dedicated to our mission of providing Best-In-Class apparel for the active worker. Just as Hamilton Carhartt began four generations ago, Carhartt will continue to manufacture the most rugged and durable clothing for generations to come. Retail Merchandising Manager - 1332 Summary of duties and responsibilities:Responsible for the strategic development of Carhartt merchandising strategies and programs. Develop best-in-class processes and programs to support Carhartt retail merchandising initiatives.  Manage, develop and provide leadership for all merchandising teams, budgets and programs.  Responsible for maintaining brand presentation at retail, developing partnerships with retailers, and educating and training the sales team, retail associates and third party vendors on the Carhartt brand from a merchandising standpoint. Lead collaboration and assist in development of retail marketing team. Primary duties and responsibilities: · Build and develop partnerships with key retailers and merchandising departments.  Through field visits and observations, identify opportunity to enhance Carhartt brand presentation and increase floor space.· Work with Product, Marketing and Sales team to develop and execute corporate merchandising programs (floorplans and retail strategies) to support key seasonal launches.  · Supervise, train and mentor Regional Retail Merchandising Specialists and additional merchandising team members.· Develop new, best in class processes and programs for retail merchandising department.  Develop measurement for ROI.· Manage contracts and programs with third party merchandising teams including visual merchandising, fixtures and additional vendors as required. · Develop, plan and manage annual retail merchandising budgets.· Manage travel budget for retail merchandising team.· Present retail merchandising programs to sales and demand generation.  Ensure execution plans and timelines are clearly communicated.· Work with sales team to develop process for merchandising assistance at tradeshows.· Participate in on-item/packaging meetings to provide expertise on best designs and placement on garment for maximum impact in retail environment. · Assist Director of Retail Marketing in special assignments to ensure collaboration between Retail Merchandising and other cross-functional teams (e.g., Retail & Consumer Marketing). Knowledge, skills and abilities:· 6 years of visual merchandising or marketing experience with emphasis in a multi-retailer/manufacturers environment.  Softlines/apparel experience preferred.· Related B.S. or B.A. required.· 3 years experience leading merchandising/marketing teams required.· Strong written, oral and presentation communication skills.  · Ability to establish strong working relationships with retailers and Carhartt representatives.  Interface with store personnel in a diplomatic and professional manner; maneuver around sales floor, stockroom; travel between stores· Ability to give direction and make decisions independently while handling multiple projects concurrently. · Open to internal and external partner suggestions and concerns – listening, adapting, and being flexible to ensure a win win outcome.· Proactively identify and implement best practices.· Able to build a measurement system for ROI on programs and communicate metrics regularly.· Persuasive, enthusiastic, and credible in representing Carhartt in internal and external settings/presentations/meetings.· Computer skills Word, Excel, CAD and retail Floor Planning software preferred. Working conditions:· Home office/Corporate office environment.· Extensive travel up to 50% throughout the U.S. is required. · Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.  Please note: Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.