Director, Merchandising

SharkNinjaoperatingllc

Needham, Massachusetts, United States
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Brand-owner environment experience
Seasonal collection planning leadership
Color and trends strategy direction
** SharkNinja is seeking a Director of Merchandising to lead the design-led merchandising strategy for their Shark and Ninja brands, focusing on innovative product development and consumer engagement. The ideal candidate should have experience in a brand-owner environment and a strong background in merchandising strategy, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves owning the design-led merchandising strategy across the Shark and Ninja portfolio to drive consumer excitement and brand heat.
  • This is a high-visibility position requiring a hands-on leader who has personally shaped merchandising roadmaps in a brand-owner environment rather than retail curation.
  • The Director will partner directly with Design Labs and senior leadership, including the CEO, to translate creative vision into a commercially successful product roadmap.

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** SharkNinja is seeking a Director of Merchandising to lead the design-led merchandising strategy for their Shark and Ninja brands, focusing on innovative product development and consumer engagement. The ideal candidate should have experience in a brand-owner environment and a strong background in merchandising strategy, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Brand-owner environment experience
  • Seasonal collection planning leadership
  • Color and trends strategy direction
  • Merchandising roadmap ownership
  • Product lifecycle management expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on doer mentality
  • Culture-worthy product moments creation
  • Senior leadership collaboration skills
  • Commercially compelling product vision
  • Category growth driving instinct

Key Requirements

  • Experience in brand-owner environment
  • Proven track record in seasonal collection planning
  • Leadership of color and trends strategy

Work Rights

Not specified

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