What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchant Swim position at Corporate Headquarters?
Responsibilities
- Acute awareness of market trends (trend forecasting); can translate this into profitable growth and measurable results.
- Instinct and passion for great product (taste level), strong product point of view.
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen; demonstrated by the ability to analyze situations and make recommendations that are consist with the brand; critical thinker.
- Self-motivated – pushes self to perform at a higher level which in return delivers recognition and inspires others.
- Ability to lead teams and transform/develop talent.
- Flexible/nimble – continuously analyzes and reacts to the business landscape; can rally the team or quickly alter course if necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to take calculated business risks.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities; proven relationship builder.
- Proven experience working cross functionally.
Qualifications
- 5-10 years buying or merchandising experience either in catalog, specialty or department store environment
- 5-10 years product development experience in apparel
- Must be a team player with the ability to effectively interact with different communication styles
- Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills required
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manager projects from concept to completion within time constraints
- Excellent analytical, decision making and problem solving skills
- Must be organized and self motivated
- Must have experience in working with and traveling to foreign countries as well as domestic travel
Must have strong negotiation skills and have had experience sourcing globally
Lands’ End, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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