Merchandiser
Disney Parks & Resorts
~~At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.
The Merchandiser is responsible for leading a Merchandising team that manages multiple merchandise categories. Set the product vision for multiple categories of business based on creative and financial input, along with market research and travel. Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team of experts in developing strategic assortments that result in tangible memories for our Guest, surpassing their expectations, while meeting departmental financial objectives. Help balance the overall assortment mix as it pertains to product details, demographic diversity, and a good/better/best strategy.
“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!
Responsibilities
LEAD
- Lead and manage high performing teams and bench to support organizational growth needs.
- Develop Associate Merchandiser and/or Merchandise Assistant, positioning them for growth within the organization.
- Maintain relationships, resolve issues, and balance workload of Direct Reports.
- Interview candidates for open roles and make hiring recommendations, including, but not limited to Associate Merchandisers, and Merchandise Assistants.
STRATEGIZE
- Perform market analysis, competitive shop, and analyze historical sales trends to keep abreast of current consumer and fashion trends.
- Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies outlining strengths, missed opportunities, new opportunities and threats.
- Develop and implement a seasonal and core product mix that is balanced in regards to product details and demographic diversity, while encompassing a sound good/better/best strategy.
- Incorporate innovative ideas from Research & Development Team into merchandise assortment strategies.
COLLABORATE
- Collaborate with Creative Teams and Sourcing on the execution of identified merchandise strategies, ensuring that all creative meets the financial goals set forth by Category Planning.
- Collaborate with Category Planning to provide Sourcing with quantities, target costs and retails, delivery dates, and flow and exit strategies.
- Follow through on Product Tech Spec Packages from inception to completion, as applicable.
- Collaborate with Creative and Sourcing teams to value engineer items, as necessary.
- Review samples with Creative and Sourcing partners, communicating comments to vendors, as applicable.
- Ensure all contracts are in place, as applicable (i.e., Co-Brands).
COMMUNICATE
- Communicate the strategic assortment direction to key cross-functional partners (Category Planning, Design, Sourcing, Location Planning, Visual Display, Global Partners, Franchise Brand Management, etc.).
- Provide Category Planning and Sourcing with final assortment plans and line lists with product details and target retails, while weighing the importance to the overall assortment.
- Present seasonal product strategies in the form of Implementation Sessions and/or Product Expos to Location and Global Partners.
- Partner with Location Planning and Visual Presentation Teams on adjacency and presentation needs.
- Initiate IFP requests specific to category needs.
- Conduct location product knowledge sessions, as needed.
Basic Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in Buying, Merchandising and/or Product Development
- Excellent presentation skills
- Outstanding organization skills
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and detail-oriented
- Exhibit strong partnering skills and excel in a team dynamic
- Proven experience leading a team
- Strong influencing abilities
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Additional Information
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Full Time