At Kipling, we put our people first. We always have and we always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good people bring out the good in people, and good people are the foundation of this brand. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, Kipling just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Kipling Careers (https://vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/kipling\_careers) or www.kipling-usa.com (https://www.kipling-usa.com/our-story/our-story.html) . **Position: Merchandiser, Mainline** **What will you do?** A day in the life of a Mainline Merchandiser at Kipling looks a little like this. You will be responsible for driving Kipling Mainline GTM Process for Americas channels for all points of Full Price distribution. This indivual will work closely with the Global Mainline Product Team as well as key regional cross functional teams including Design, Marketing, Sales, & Supply Chain. Responsbilities include product hindsights & briefs, actively providing feedback for seasonal color & concept to driving final sku planning & assortment decisions for buy execution. You are a regional advocate, creating compelling assortments which while achieving profit and upholding brand values. This is a hybrid role, reporting 3 days per week into our Jersey City, NJ headquarters reporting to the Head of Americas Packs for Merchandising. **Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.** + Drive Kipling Mainline GTM Process being the key point person for all Merchandising communication to cross functional teams in adherence to calendar + Curate & execute all Merchandising Assortments and presentations to internal & external players + Own Product showroom set up & visual merchandising for key seasonal market meetings + Identify strategies & regional opportuntites within the assortment, incorprating regional needs into Product Briefs with Head of Merch sign off + Understand total brand big picuture including key iniatitivies, consumer target for regional implementation + Support all Product selections & decisions with key selling driven metrics, maintaing acute knowledge of product performance through weekly sales data & KPI analysis **What do you need to succeed?** We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3+ years in Merchandising. The foundation skills you will need in this position are: + Passionate about driving assortment product strategies & key initiatives while working collaboratively across multiple teams and channels + Highly self-motivated, able to multi-task and initiate projects, while working independently with high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-pace environment + Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and time management skills. + Strong Presentation skills for internal & external market appointments + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and appetite to learn new system. + Ability to communicate complex analytical findings in a way that is understandable for business stakeholders + Proven success identifying and implementing process improvements. **What do we offer you?** At Kipling, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). To learn more about our benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30716&co\_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”. **Now WE have a question for YOU.** **Are you in?** **Hiring Range** **:** $74,800.00 USD - $93,500.00 USD annually **Incentive Potential** : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process. **Benefits at VF Corporation** : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking **Looking to Join VF?** Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. **_P_** **_lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws._** _At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. 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