Senior Director, Merchandising Initiatives

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Senior Director of Merchandising Initiatives is responsible for leading all strategic merchandising initiatives and projects for both Ross and dd's brands. Merchandising initiatives and strategic projects include (but are not limited to) updating store merchandise presentations, implementation of new product categories and programs, updating in-store fixture and signage programs, etc. The Senior Director will be the primary point of contact for the Merchant Operations organization in New York and Los Angeles and in this capacity will be responsible for executing merchandising programs and strategies in stores through influence, communication, collaboration, and effective project management skills. Additionally, they are responsible for leading all vendors and cross-functional business partners required to execute merchandising initiatives and deliver on project budgets and forecasted expenditures. The Senior Director works closely with GVP, SVP, EVP level leaders in Store Operations as well as the buying offices, and in close partnership with Stores, Marketing, Finance, IT, Loss Prevention, and Strategic Sourcing.

The base salary range for this role is $152,200 - $286,450. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads and develops a team of high performing associates with a focus on execution, project management, problem solving, and process management.

• Provides strategic planning and governance in partnership with senior leaders and other business partners to lead new merchandising projects and initiatives for Ross and dd's in collaboration with the Buying offices in NY and LA.

• Is the lead partner for senior field leaders (SVP/RVP) on all merchandising initiatives and troubleshooting. In this role is the first responder and primary source of communication and executive updates for all merchandising initiatives; is responsible for building consensus on all changes, issues, and rollout plans.

• Leads and supports merchandising initiatives and programs as it relates to all other store operations programs, priorities and initiatives including New Store Openings, Remodels and Special Projects.

• Owns and maintains all expense and capital budgets associated with all related Merchandising projects and initiatives. Ensures projects are executed on time and within budget.

• As required, owns everyday signing and merchandising programs and vendor relationships in both brands including support of New Stores and Remodels; supports development and implementation of promotional signing initiatives; support other activities in Store Operations as required.

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving

• Influence

• Process Management

• Develop Teams

• Communication

• Organizational Agility

• Collaboration

• Strategic Agility

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• BA/BS required, MBA preferred

• 5-7 years of Store Operations experience, preferred

• 5-7 years leading teams in Corporate or Multi-Unit settings

• 5-7 years of Project Management/PMO experience

• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Also requires working in stores (sometimes before/after store hours) and some travel, as required.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work.#LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a team of Directors and Senior Managers

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $152,200 - $286,450