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Corporate Merchant Manager, Outerwear

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Key Responsibilities

Strategy Concept Ideation: Perform market research; assess the competition; bring forward new product ideas Strategic Planning: Develops & executes merchandising strategy, including assortment,

Requirements Summary

Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures,

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At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

Are you passionate about building great product assortments and shaping the future of a brand? As the Corporate Merchant Manager, Outerwear at L.L.Bean, you'll drive the strategy and performance of a dynamic product category, balancing customer needs, market insights, and financial objectives to drive growth. You'll lead the development of the line plan, make critical assortment decisions, and partner cross-functionally to bring innovative products to market while delivering exceptional business results.

Success in this role requires strong cross-functional leadership and collaboration, partnering closely with Merchandise Planning, Product Development, Design, Ecommerce, Retail Merchandising, Inventory Management, and Creative teams to bring category strategies to life and deliver exceptional business results.

Responsibilities

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Strategy

→Concept Ideation: Perform market research; assess the competition; bring forward new product ideas
→Strategic Planning: Develops & executes merchandising strategy, including assortment, sales planning, pricing, and distribution
→Business Strategy: For assigned areas, ensure that assortment, pricing strategy, margins & quality will align with overall brand vision and financial goals.

Requirements

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BA/BS required
5+ years relevant experience required
Product and institutional process knowledge preferred
Comprehensive merchandising experience
Mature oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills with extreme attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlines
Work efficiently without direct supervision
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, comprehensive database utilization skills
Team player with ability to work effectively with diverse personalities
Must be able to handle difficult situations in a calm, professional manner
Creative problem solving abilities
Flexible in ever-changing, fast paced environment
Skilled leadership ability
Major projects are reviewed in terms of achieving the goals, generally extended over the long term.

L.L.Bean uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $108,700.00-$135,900.00. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidate’s experience, qualifications, education, geographic location, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.