Tory Burch

Sr. Director, Merchandising - Handbags & SLGs


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PayCompetitive
LocationNew York/New York
Employment typeFull-Time
  • Job Description

      Req#: R0017884

      We are an American luxury brand known for beautiful, timeless pieces and rich storytelling that evokes optimism and joy. Tory is a fashion designer who draws inspiration from her parents’ effortless style, the worlds of travel, art and interiors, and women globally. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, underpinning the design philosophy and company culture, and driving the work of the Tory Burch Foundation.

      You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

      Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

      When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

      • Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
      • We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
      • Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
      • We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
      • We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
      • We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

      This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

      You are a leader of product strategy, assortment creation and brand growth. You have demonstrated experience developing merchandising strategies for Handbags & SLGs that balance brand vision, trend and business drivers. You are a strong leader who loves to develop, focus and motivate team members.

      A Day in the Life:

      The typical day is… atypical. You might be building seasonal global merchandising line plans, working with different geographies and business units. You might be utilizing sales history, market information and brand filters to influence product POV during development process or working with your team on assortment building to capitalize on opportunities. The consistent thread is that you’ll be working with an amazing team across Merchandising, Design and Product Development who share your passion for excellence… and beautiful product!

      To Land This Role:

      • 12+ years Merchandising experience
      • 3+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplines
      • Previous experience in Global Merchandising (having directly worked with Design & Product Development is strongly preferred)
      • Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent
      • Category experience in Handbags and SLGs strongly preferred
      • Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product assortments that drive business
      • Strategic thinker who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to execution
      • Strong problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skills
      • High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
      • Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
      • Global perspective with International market experience a plus
      • Ability and willingness to travel when necessary

      Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

      Merchandising is a team of strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers who work together and with our cross-functional partners across the company from Design and Production to PR and Marketing to build seasonal collections that resonate with customers. With a luxury mindset focused on driving brand desirability, we help guide design development and category initiatives, keeping a relentless focus on quality, fabrications and fit. We also liaise with markets to ensure that our collection addresses regionally nuanced customer preferences. If you are interested being part of a dynamic team engaging with our product across all categories from concept to purchasing patterns, come join us!

      How We Work Together

      • Adaptable – We change before we have to
      • Entrepreneurial – We own it
      • Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
      • Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
      • Live the Values – We show up for each other
      • Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

      #TeamTory Values

      We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

      Compensation Range

      The compensation range for this position is 200,000.00 USD - 250,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

      Benefits Information

      We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all Tory Burch members that work over 30 hours.

      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

      Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

      Disability Accommodation

      Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact thetalentteam@toryburch.com.

  • About the company

      Founded in 2004 in New York City, Tory Burch is a distinctly American brand with a global point of view, taking its cue from Tory herself. Each collection reflects Tory’s love of color and travel, through print and special details, seen every season on the runway during New York Fashion Week and in campaign photography. The company and its more than 300 stores globally — embrace a philosophy of family first and the work of the Tory Burch Foundation, which empowers women entrepreneurs.

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