Strategic Merchandise Director

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $150,000 - $175,000
Merchandise Strategy Executive

We are a leading aftermarket parts supplier with operations in Australia and New Zealand. Our goal is to propel forward careers, progress and performance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop comprehensive merchandise strategies that support overall business goals and customer value propositions.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term planning processes.
  • Lead and mentor a merchandising team, fostering innovation and results.
  • Partner cross-functionally with marketing, operations, digital, and finance to align merchandise strategy with customer experience.
  • Oversee product assortment selection that meets car parc and customer needs while maximizing profitability.
  • Approve ranging decisions, assortment plans, and promotional strategies.
  • Analyse market trends and customer behaviour to make informed merchandise decisions.
  • Build strong vendor relationships, developing points of competitive advantage to maximise margin and delivery performance.
  • Deliver sales and gross margin targets.
  • Review and interpret sales data, forecasts, and KPIs regularly to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Work closely with merchandise planning and supply teams to optimise availability and ensure timely replenishment.
  • Partner with marketing and digital teams to ensure presentation reflects the merchandise strategy and brand identity.
  • Maintain consistency across all customer touchpoints with respect to product presentation, pricing, and storytelling.
  • Influence seasonal campaigns and key promotional events.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching and feedback, and drive professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture aligned with company values.
About You
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in merchandising or product management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field; MBA or advanced degree is desirable.
  • Proven success in managing large-scale merchandise operations in a multi-location or omnichannel retail environment.
  • Experience in Trade/Commercial merchandise organisations.
  • Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
  • Deep understanding of category management and financial planning.
  • Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Results-driven, with strong business acumen and commercial mindset.

We offer a rewarding and challenging career, hybrid working model, staff discounts, private health insurance discounts, employee assistance program, highly safety conscious work environment, parental leave top-up allowance, paid volunteer leave, access to our exciting employee platform, and more.

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