Director - Merchandising - eCommerce Startup - IIT/IIM/ISB

One of the leading eCommerce Startup is looking For Experienced Professional for the role of Director Merchandising to be based out at Mumbai Location .

Position : Director Merchandising :

- BE/ B Tech / MBA from a premier institute such as IIT/IIM/ ISB

- Should have at least 10 -12 years of experience in merchandising with atleast 1 - 2 years of online/virtual merchandising experience.

- Experience in an online retail environment is preferred

- Should have exposure to areas such as traffic building, campaign and event plan, designing offers, planning promotions etc.

Key Responsibilities :

- Responsible for multi-category management in an online retail environment including brands and products

- Manage the overall top line and bottom line across categories.

- Plan, Develop and Support Implementation of all Seasonal / campaign activations in India

- Manage merchandising function's budget & allocations that are focused towards enhanced cost benefits and value.

- Work closely on developing and formulating the seasonal and annual budgets. Plan budgets for events across the visual merchandising calendar.

- Cross-functional collaboration with BD & Project teams to identify and strategise project launch requirements and meet category objectives post launch

- Work closely with a team which may comprise merchandisers, designers and data analysts and provide direction and coaching where required.

- Develop an annual promotional calendar leveraging insights from seasonal trends

- Oversee partner relationships, categories, stores and brands