What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, Merchandising position at 24 Seven Talent?
Hiring: Senior Director, Merchandising (Parental Leave Coverage – Onsite in Boston)
📍 Onsite at HQ – Greater Boston Area
🗓️ Full-time contract | 4/1/2025 – 9/8/2025
We’re partnering with a top global footwear and apparel brand to find a Senior Director of Merchandising to join their team for a parental leave coverage. This high-impact role will lead global merchandising efforts for the women’s category, collaborating cross-functionally across product creation, retail, and go-to-market teams.
What You’ll Do:
- Build Consumer-Right Assortments (CRA) for a key category and region
- Brief product teams on consumer needs and market trends
- Edit and guide product lines to meet seasonal goals and revenue targets
- Collaborate with global merchandising partners across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Drive a point of view rooted in consumer insights, trend forecasting, and product performance
- Ensure assortments align with retail strategies and marketplace realities
What We’re Looking For:
- 10 years in merchandising or buying, ideally with experience at the Director or Senior Director level
- Strong background in apparel and/or footwear
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive assortment planning at a global scale
- Experience with product line management tools and assortment planning software
- Ability to develop and champion a clear merchandising vision for the brand
Bonus if you have:
- Global merchandising experience
- Worked on women’s categories in a large retail or lifestyle brand
