Director of Merchandising at RG Barry Brands

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising Strategy, Brand Planning, Product Creation, Line Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Consumer Insights, Competitor Analysis, PLM System Management, Team Leadership, Go To Market Strategy, Cross-Functional Alignment, Digital Platform Execution, Assortment Architecture, Financial Acumen, Analytical Capabilities, Leadership

Industry

Apparel & Fashion

Description

What You’ll Do As Director of Merchandising, you will lead the global merchandising strategy for Dearfoams across markets. This role is central to driving commercial success, ensuring consumer relevance, and delivering a compelling customer experience across all franchise formats. You will be responsible for aligning global brand direction with market needs, leading cross-functional collaboration, and building a high-performing merchandising team that embodies a performance-driven, growth-oriented mindset. Specific Responsibilities 1. Supports Chief Merchandising Officer on strategic and long-range brand planning initiatives. 2. Executes brand initiatives set by Chief Merchandising Officer with the team on existing and new category growth that aligns with the company vision and growth strategy. 3. Strategic planning, product creation and management through line planning, briefing, product lifecycle and collaboration. 4. Leads, supports and executes seasonal brand & category objectives through strategic and long- range planning. 5. Procures, analyzes, understands, and drives consumer, competitor, and data-driving insights to execute brand strategies. 6. Manages the PLM system and samples with the support of the merchandising team. 7. Leads, develops, and manages the Merchandising Team members. 8. Identifies compelling go to market strategies with our marketing team to create wholistic consumer product stories and launch plans across all touch points during the buying experience. 9. Ensures all cross functional teams’ alignment on key initiatives and timelines to maximize each season, every product launch. 10. Leads and oversees that product and brand messaging is executed on all digital platforms. Decision Rights Owns Merchandising strategy and seasonal assortment architecture. Market Week planning and execution. Team structure, hiring, and performance management within the Merchandising function. Influences Global product development and milestone decisions. Pricing and promotional strategies. Brand marketing and creative services alignment for markets. Consults Planning and Finance on sales forecasts and investment strategies. Production on costing, delivery, and product feasibility. Account Management on partner feedback and commercial performance. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; 10+ years of experience in Merchandising or related field. Footwear experience required, including understanding of footwear construction and manufacturing processes. Demonstrated achievement of sales, margin, and inventory productivity targets across franchise or multi-market environments. Proven ability to execute market calendars and milestone deliverables on time. Strong track record of franchise partner satisfaction and seasonal assortment adoption. Proven success leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams. Strategic mindset with strong analytical capabilities and financial acumen. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic business environment. Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. Excellent written, verbal, visual, and presentation skills. Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience leveraging Microsoft Suite and Artificial Intelligence tools. Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Alignment with RG Barry’s values of trust, ambition, inclusion, creativity, responsibility, and teamwork. Ability to travel as necessary (expected travel 10–15%). About the Company At RG Barry Brands, we don’t just make footwear and accessories—we design comfort and style that fits into everyday lives. Our purpose is to create consumer-focused, digitally centric, earth-first brands that make life more comfortable. With a legacy built on innovation and inclusion, we aim to change the standards for comfort and sustainability. We operate with ambition, responsibility, and creativity—always keeping our consumers at the center of what we do. At RG Barry Brands, we believe that how we work is just as important as what we do. To that end, every role is guided by Core Competencies—ensuring each team member thrives personally and contributes meaningfully to our shared goals. For more information about R.G Barry Brands, please visit our website. Location Boston, Massachusetts (Hybrid) Department Sales Employment Type FT - New Hire Minimum Experience Senior Manager/Supervisor

Responsibilities

The Director of Merchandising will lead the global merchandising strategy for Dearfoams, driving commercial success and ensuring consumer relevance across all franchise formats. This involves strategic planning, product creation, leading cross-functional collaboration, and managing the merchandising team to execute brand initiatives.