Manager strategic planning

Rejuvenation, William-Sonoma, Inc.

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Sr Manager, Retail Strategic Planning

About the Role :

The Sr. Manager, Retail Strategic Planning is responsible for driving retail business results by developing, communicating, and executing key strategies across key retail functional areas, including operations, visual, trade, training, and new store development.

Responsibilities :

• Develops and executes retail strategy across key retail functional areas : Operations, Visual, Trade, New Store Development, and Training
• Oversee new store opening timeline and processes, developing tools to support the brand for rapid growth and acting as project manager for new store openings.
• In collaboration with District Manager, act as a change agent to identify operational, visual, and training needs at store level to maximize efficiencies and overall results.
• Partner with Retail Operations Team to ensure communication and execution of operational policies and procedures across brand and cross-brand groups
• Identify brand specific visual and merchandising opportunities and develop solutions that have the potential to drive sales and margin for the retail using brand marketing filters
• Provide support and specialist insight to DM in order to maximize business profitability
• Ensure that the DM and all cross functional business partners understand retail merchandising strategies and the key messages of each flow
• Participate in the product lifecycle process with cross functional teams to develop product placement strategies and to influence product assortment decisions
• Partner with the Merchandising, Store Development, Retail, and Creative teams to develop compelling store presentations to maximize sales, brand synergy, and to drive brand growth
• Partner with DM and corporate retail team on business growth opportunities in order to develop brand visual Creative strategies interpreting the Brand voice through creative and marketing collateral,
• Ensure that the DM and all cross functional business partners understand retail merchandising strategies and the key messages of each flow
• Participate in the product lifecycle process with cross functional teams to develop product placement strategies and to influence product assortment decisions
• Provide support to Retail Trade associates through communication, development
• Act as brand liaison between WSI Business Sales Team to provide product knowledge, product assortment opportunities, etc.
• Partner with Retail Training teams to identify brand specific training needs.
• Responsible for direct supervision of Retail Visual Manager.

Criteria

• You have a passion for our business and retail
• You are a data driven individual with a curious, entrepreneurial mindset
• You can thrive and adapt to a constantly changing environment
• Have a desire and willingness to work collaboratively in a group
• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Naturally challenge yourself to learn and grow
• You have strong computer skills including business applications such as MS Windows and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland, OR office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences.

We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day : where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead;

and where our individual differences whatever they may be are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for :

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• Online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series

WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration)

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Last updated : 2024-02-23