Merchandise Manager - Swim
HybridDodgeville, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Own and drive the swim category through the full product lifecycle by developing brand-right assortments that balance style, fit innovation, and commercial results. Partner with leadership to set strategic vision, identify key items, and execute seasonal priorities while translating marketplace trends into customer-centric swimwear. Lead the evolution of core programs and white-space opportunities in fit and fabrication, collaborating with Design, Sourcing, and Marketing to deliver cohesive assortments. Manage financial planning for demand, margin, inventory productivity, and GMROI to drive top- and bottom-line results. Coach direct reports and manage multiple projects from concept through execution, balancing seasonal calendars and cross-functional dependencies.
Required Qualifications
- 5–7 years of merchandising experience in a fast‐paced retail environment
- ideally within swimwear, apparel, or performance categories
- Demonstrated strength in assortment planning, trend analysis, and driving category growth through product strategy and execution
- Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret sales, margin, inventory, and performance data to inform decisions
- Experience managing seasonal, fit‐driven categories with multiple silhouette and fabrication complexities
- Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence and align cross‐functional partners
- Proactive, solution‐oriented mindset with a passion for innovation, customer experience, and brand integrity
- Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, deadline‐driven environment
Desired Qualifications
- Omnichannel merchandising experience (digital, print, and retail) is a plus
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