Director Of MerchandisingThe Director of Merchandising Footwear is responsible for all DTC channels developing and executing merchandise strategies to drive sales, maximize profitability, and enhance brand positioning within the footwear category. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, product assortment management, market trend analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver compelling product ranges that meet customer needs and align with business objectives.Drive product alignment and digital execution, with a strong focus on DTC and marketplaces.The Director of Merchandising reports to the VP of Merchandising & Planning and will set the merchandising assortments for the region, fixating on consumer needs, leading with marketplace insights, and driving a holistic and segmented go-to-market strategy. The Senior Merchandise Manager unlocks opportunities based on deep consumer and marketplace knowledge.What You'll DoMerchandising content at DTC weekly meetings with top/bottom sellers, key programs and actionsDirector of Merchandising will work closely with VP of Merchandising, coordinating w/ merchandise planning to maximize revenues commercial performance, developing best in class assortments across DTC and marketplaces.Develop seasonal merchandising strategies and product assortments for the footwear category that align with brand vision, sales targets, and margin goals.Create and manage the DTC merchandise calendar, ensuring timely product launches and seasonal transitions.Analyse market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth and innovation.Responsible for overseeing marketplace style selection, inventory and pricing. Analyse performance and adjusting strategies and assortments.Establish gender & business unit growth strategy and collaborate with Director of Merch Planning to build budgets/target to alignLead Product feed in and lifecycle decisions for DTC channels - identifying "white space" and areas of opportunity and riskAlign on global and regional marketing styles and work with eCommerce & stores teams to secure content that supports business unit budgetsAttend and drive to inform teams and drive sales.Ensure optimal product mix across performance, lifestyle, and fashion footwear segmentsAttend planner OTB meetings to better understand trending categories & inventory risks. Work with other managers to take consistent action (marketing, performance marketing, & VM) featuring same product/category.Partner closely with marketing, e-commerce, retail operations, and visual merchandising to execute go-to-market plansPresent the merchandise strategy, supporting insights, assortment guidance and trading plans to DTC teams seasonally.Maintain an understanding of local market and competitive dynamics, target consumer needs, and product trends.Be a consumerist: obsess the consumer and understand quickly new competitive trendsLead with the art and science of merchandisingWhat You'll BringBachelor's Degree and at least 5-7 years of related experienceBuying, Merchandising, Planning or Product Management experience at a manager level in the Footwear business.Proven ability to develop and execute profitable merchandising strategiesDigital and Market Place experienceAdvanced analytical skills with proficiency in retail math, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.Understanding of the footwear market consumer trends, competitors, distributionKnowledge of different business operating models Retail, Franchise, Ecommerce, Product, Supply ChainAbility to lead and influence others.Have product acumen and footwear experience.Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.Successful commercial management expertiseAbout ClarksClarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brother James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and Launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.This season, we're proud to introduce the Clarks Collective: five incredible activists championing authentic social change. From mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights to greater racial equality, these trailblazers are committed to creating a brighter future for us all-bringing to life Clarks' new global campaign, for the World Ahead. Through spotlighting their stories and supporting their chosen charities and initiatives, we're ready to lead the way. After all, we're the originators, not imitators. It's who we are, who we've always been. And to change the world of tomorrow, we're doing things differently today.As a global employer, Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment, complying with local legislative requirements.Actual compensation within a pay range will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, performance, Clarks' business needs, internal equity and any statutory obligations. The pay range for this role may be modified by Clarks at any time in the future.