We seek someone who’s innovative, results-driven and passionate about merchandising and developing seasonal handbag lines to join our International team.
We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel good, feet first.
We seek people who:
• Partner with product team to understand brand aesthetic and align concepts for each season
• Develop and execute seasonal line plan inclusive of all product attributes, including style, material, color, construction and costing
• Build and maintain pricing architecture to achieve gross margin targets
• Create and manage development calendar and key milestones, ensuring timely development of product
• Act as liaison between factories, production & buying team, from market sample coordination to production confirmation
We seek people with these qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 7-10 years experience in handbag product development, both synthetic and leather
• Self-motivated and innovative with a desire to drive business through new product opportunities
• Excellent negotiation skills and able to effectively collaborate with executive teams
• Strong understanding of global competitive landscape and consumer trends
• Ability to travel (20%)
But most of all, we seek believers. People who share our values and our ferocity for fit.
People passionate about their work. People who hold themselves and others accountable. People who think a $2.6 billion company should be as creative as a start-up. People driven by an insatiable curiosity. People who care about being the best, among the best.
People who believe remarkable things are possible and will not stop striving for them.