As Ruggable's Director of Merchandising, you will play a critical part in maximizing the performance of our product assortment. You will serve as a thought partner to cross-functional leaders across the company, ensuring we present the right products to our target customers in a compelling way. Specifically, you will guide decisions around which concepts our design team pursues, how products are presented on our site, and how we plan assortments throughout the year. This position is ideal for a ... more details
About Ruggable:
Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!
Job Summary:
As Ruggable's Director of Merchandising, you will play a critical part in maximizing the performance of our product assortment. You will serve as a thought partner to cross-functional leaders across the company, ensuring we present the right products to our target customers in a compelling way. Specifically, you will guide decisions around which concepts our design team pursues, how products are presented on our site, and how we plan assortments throughout the year. This position is ideal for a budding merchandising leader who excels in product strategy and data analytics as well as cross-functional collaboration.
What You’ll Do:
Combine trend forecasting, market research, gap analysis and customer feedback to develop a compelling and actionable merchandising strategy
Partner closely with Textile Design, Creative Strategy, and Product Line Management to inform design concepts and guide product assortment decisions
Curate our textile design assortment, including seasonal assortment planning and identification of white space in our portfolio
Recommend design recolors, refreshes, revisits, and sunsets
Use merchandising analytics to evaluate product & design performance, optimize our product offerings, and enhance the customer journey
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative to craft compelling product messaging and marketing collateral that resonates with our target customers
What You’ll Need to Have:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion Management, or a related field
5+ years of experience in home goods and/or fashion merchandising
Prior working experience in a predominantly eCommerce / DTC environment
Proven track record of setting and delivering on a cohesive assortment strategy
Strong quantitative problem solving, with experience utilizing sales data and analytical tools to inform product decisions
Experience managing high-visibility cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines
Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
Experience building and managing a team
Knowledge of customer behaviors and preferences in the home goods industry
Previous experience working at a high-growth startup
Passion for home decor and a deep understanding of design trends
Compensation:
$140,000 - $170,000 per year base salary
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan
At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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