Director, DTC Site Merchant, Designer Fragrances & Couture Brands...
L'Oreal USA - New York, New York, United States, 10176![L'Oreal USA](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.At L'Oréal Luxe our mission is to provide our consumers the best products and brand experience by making it unique.
Our portfolio is composed of 14 highly aspirational and multi-expert luxury such as Lancôme, Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, KIEHL’S, URBAN DECAY, IT COSMETICS and YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE as well as lifestyle and couture brands such as RALPH LAUREN, MAISSON MARGIELA, AZZARO, VALENTINO, PRADA, VIKTOR & ROLF AND MUGLER.What You Will Do:The role of Director, D2C Site Merchant – Designer Fragrances is the owner of the commercialization and sales planning process for our eCommerce platform in partnership with the six Designer Fragrance & Couture brands and marketing/ category leads . They will be tasked with overseeing the product & channel strategy, leveraging data-driven insights to make channel decisions that will generate positive KPI results . This individual is skilled in analytics, using data to build a “bottoms-up” plan to hit their sales targets . This role will use daily & weekly performance to better understand our consumer and ensure that their needs can be met through our eCommerce platform . This role must partner cross-functionally with the brands’ direct-to-consumer leadership, the sales & marketing team s , the LUXE CDMO and D2C sales planning organization.Job Duties and Accountabilities+ Leader of the product and traffic channel sales strategy+ Owner of a variety of analyses including category performance, activation results, and competitive analyses to help us better optimize our brand strategy.+ Adapt and cultivate a “measurement as a religion” mindset across teams.+ Responsible for the sales forecasting process by developing bottom-up sales and inventory plans, which are used to inform financial and inventory decisions inclusive of product mix, AUR, Sellthru , and Markdown vs. Reg Selling (core vs. promo vs. launch)+ Work with the sales planning team to perform the pertinent sales analyses and forecasting to help foresee risk and opportunities+ Work cross-functionally with our site teams to manage the site’s calendar of activity and promotion, plus any updates relating to merchandising to ensure optimal products are being featured .+ Owner of the logistical process execution for all promotional events, including but not limited to set up, testing, and quality assurance.+ Manage the customization and engraving processes as needed for any of the brands ’ relevant products, including communications with the relevant vendors.+ Leader of the product sampling process, including securing the necessary and proper products as well as working with the relevant vendors and cross fuctional teams.+ Act as the Designer Fragrances & Couture lead for all call center communications and feedback as consumer’s reach out with needs.What We Are Looking For:Required Qualifications:+ College Degree+ 8 - 10 years experience in a direct-to-consumer businesses with merchandising and commercialization exposure, sales planning and experience managing site experience a plus.+ Experience working in a “buyer” type role for retail a plus+ Experience with product sampling, engraving and product customization+ Ability to lead presentations and effectively analyze and translate data into actionable business plans+ Creative problem solver with the ability to prioritize initiatives and anticipate business needs+ Ability to build effective partnerships and interact successfully with diverse individuals at all levels+ Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data into actionable insights and optimizations+ Demonstrated ability to think strategically, innovatively, and creatively using sound business judgment and quantitative skills+ Proven ability to influence others+ Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.+ Self-motivated, results and solution oriented, strategic thinker+ Strong time management and prioritization skillsWhat’s In It For You:+ Salary Range :
$140,100-$203,000+ Competitive Benefit Package
(Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension Plan)+ Hybrid Work Policy
(3 Days in Office, 2 Days Work from Home)+ Flexible Time Off
(Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Vacation Buy Program, Volunteer Time, Summer Fridays & More!)+ Access to Company Perks ( VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, Monthly Mobile Allowance)+ Learning & Development Opportunities
(Unlimited Access to E-learnings, Lunch & Learn Sessions, Mentorship Programs, & More!)+ Employee Resource Groups
(Think Tanks and Innovation Squads)+ Access to Mental Health & Wellness ProgramsDon’t meet every single requirement?
At L'Or é al, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer
and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting
[email protected] . If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.Our Safe Together Plan:
Your safety is our highest priority. We will proceed with caution and adhere to enhanced protection standards to ensure our sites are safe for all employees. We must all operate with the shared responsibility for each other’s health & safety in mind.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application for a recognized disability under applicable law, please email
[email protected] . Please note this email will only respond to specific requests for assistance completing the application as a request for accommodation for a disability. All others will not be considered.Please note : This job description does not list all duties of the job . Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties . The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.