Senior Director, Merchandising

Signet Jewelers

. Develop and implement merchandise strategies for multiple product categories .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeAkron • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing merchandise strategies across multiple product categories, with a strong focus on financial metrics, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive product quality and delivery.

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Merchandise Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Metrics ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationMarket Trend AnalysisTeam Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

Merchandise SelectionPricing StrategyAssortment PlanningInventory ManagementSales AnalysisGross Margin OversightCompetitor AnalysisMarket ResearchFinancial PlanningProject Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationTraining and DevelopmentPerformance ManagementCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

EcommerceVisual MerchandisingProduct QualityCategory PerformanceMerchandising Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement merchandise strategies for multiple product categories
Provide short-term and long-term merchandise strategy, including merchandise selection, pricing, and assortment breadth
Partner with IMPACT, Marketing, Operations, Ecommerce, and Visual Merchandising teams
Manage projects from concept through implementation
Research and analyze market trends to develop commercially viable products
Shop and analyze competitors and Signet stores to identify trends, pricing opportunities, marketing concepts, and customer perspectives
Collaborate with Merchandising leaders to ensure consistency of messaging and processes
Manage cross-functional partnerships to improve product quality and function, assortments, category stories, and product delivery
Train and develop personnel, manage employee performance, and administer company personnel policies
Oversee financial metrics for inventory, sales, and gross margin
Monitor category performance against financial plans and adjust strategic goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
5+ years job-related experience preferred
Experience developing merchandise strategies linked to company goals
Experience managing financial aspects of a business, including inventory, sales, and gross margin
Experience leading and developing Buyers and support staff
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
Experience analyzing market trends, competition, and customer perspectives
Experience developing financial metrics and monitoring category performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

People-first company culture
Diversity, inclusion and equity focus