• Generous employee product benefits and discounts apply!
• Work within in a company that combines fun with high performance
• BCorp Certified with paid parental leave benefits

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years’ experience in Apparel and accessory product (merchandising, buying, selling, development)
• Bachelor’s degree, Business administration or Retail Merchandising preferred.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop. Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• An in-depth knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product details.
• Previous PLM system experience preferred.
• Strong Product/Design aesthetic/high taste level.
• Experience in surf culture and a deep understanding of the market.
• Strong business, communication, and leadership skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset for identifying risks, opportunities, and strong retail math skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Initiative-driven and solution-oriented with a strong sense of urgency.
• Passion for the Rip Curl brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE…

The primary role of this position is to grow sales within the North American region while maximizing profitability for the Women’s & Kid’s divisions. The role requires executing the global Rip Curl strategy, leading North American product initiatives, and supporting various sales channels.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute global strategy and act as a North American expert.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to enhance Rip Curl’s market position.
• Develop seasonal range briefs and oversee regional product selection.
• Plan and execute the North America regional go-to-market strategy.
• Align and help execute the North American wholesale, retail, and eCommerce sales strategies.
• Support key accounts with sales initiatives and SMU/Destination requests.
• Monitor sales, profit, inventory, and purchasing strategies.
• Ensure adherence to the global Range Development Cycle and planning processes.
• Oversee expense management and optimize financial performance.
• Lead crew training, development, and succession planning.
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of all product data (cost sheets, product information etc).
• Drive sustainability initiatives and support innovation efforts.
• Uphold Rip Curl’s company values and foster a performance-based culture.