Sr. Product Merchandising Manager
Diamond Foundry
Product, Sales & Business Development
Remote
Posted on Wednesday, June 21, 2023
VRAI is one of the fastest-growing digital-first direct-to-consumer brands. Modernizing diamond jewelry through the exclusive use of sustainably created diamonds, VRAI has innovation, craftsmanship, and sustainability at the core of its products and values. A global business, VRAI has locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, NY, Shanghai, Chicago, London, Madrid, and Copenhagen, with more locations on the horizon.
We are looking for a seasoned Product Merchandising Manager to join our growing organization. You will be a part of an innovative team who is on the forefront of creating unique and modern yet classic experiences for customers through VRAI jewelry. In this role, you will provide strategic input on product collections, launches and assortments to attract new and existing customers. This role will also entail managing the life cycle of products from concept to post-launch analysis, driving decisions for future collections. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the jewelry industry, has a love for diamonds, is highly organized and is up for a challenge.
Responsibilities
- Manage the product roadmap in close partnership with design, product development, and marketing teams.
- Create on brand comprehensive assortments based on historicals, market trends, and competitor analysis. Own the lifecycle of product performance from conceptual design, launch timing, to retirement.
- Partner with designers, collaboration partners, and creative teams to plan out new product launches.
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Experience on upcoming launches and ensure feedback is integrated into the product development process.
- Present and deliver design briefs on assortment planning to ensure the successful execution of product launches.
Requirements
- 5+ years of merchandising and product launch experience in the fine jewelry industry or direct-to-consumer brand
- Strong ability to think strategically and execute tactically
- Highly data-driven
- Digital merchandising experience is a mustIn-store and 3rd party marketplace merchandising a plus
- Impeccable attention to detail, highly organized with the ability to manage several development projects at one time.
- Must be flexible in the workplace and thrive in start-up environments
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VRAI provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Additional Perks such as employee discounts are also available.
Some plans may not be available pending global locations however other options may be presented.
VRAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
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