What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand Manager, Exclusive Brands (Remote) position at Designer Brands (DSW, Camuto Group)?
General Summary
Responsible for building Exclusive Brands across all product categories for DSW Inc. Operates as brand ambassador with extensive customer and product knowledge to develop clear Brand DNA. Leads and supports development during all aspects of product life cycle through partnership with design and sourcing resources.
Reports to: Senior Brand Manager
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Owns and develops clear brand DNA for assigned brands across all categories for DSW Inc.
Acts as an ambassador for the brand and voice of the customer.
Builds and owns Long Range Plans for brand growth and defines clear path for execution
Collaborates with merchants and planning partners to build and monitor financial plans and selling results
Creates Seasonal Category Architecture Roadmap to support financial strategy
Identifies opportunities across DSW Inc. based on domestic brand results, marketplace data, and customer analytics
Influences line building development in partnership with design and sourcing partners
Owns all development meetings inclusive of sketch, proto review, style review, and handover
Partners with merchants to build brand appropriate seasonal assortments
Adjusts product development needs based on current selling performance and analytics
Attends all buyer style & line reviews
Studies domestic and exclusive brand competition internally and externally and makes recommendations
Responsible for development milestone deadlines and calendar accountability- internally and externally
Primary point of contact for all design and sourcing partners
Required Skills:
Clear understanding of DNA of each Exclusive Brand in entire portfolio of brands
Understands the overall assortment strategy
Can read, analyze and make recommendations for the business based on merchant reporting
Understands components and levers of an OTB and financial metrics
Able to build strong and collaborative relationships with cross functional teams and vendor partners
Must be solution orientated and able to troubleshoot
Must be detail orientated
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
Operates well in fast moving environment
Manages time efficiently and knows how to prioritize
Comfortable sharing point of view and offering feedback
Eager to learn a new area of the business
Domestic Travel Required
Experience:
5 years Merchant/Buying Experience
Experience in product brand development and / or merchandising.
Prior experience building Long Range Plans
Education:
B.S. Degree in Retail Merchandising, Marketing or Business or equivalent experience
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