SNIPES Divisional Merchandise Manager (Apparel & Accessories) Hybrid Bensalem, PA We live sneakers, streetwear, and neighborhood culture! All Day! Every Day! With more than 750 stores in Europe and the USA, SNIPES is one of the leading sneaker and streetwear retailers worldwide. Since opening its first store in Essen, Germany in 1998, SNIPES has been an integral part of street culture and is constantly growing thanks to its proximity to the community and regular openings worldwide. At SNIPES, everything revolves around youth culture. In stores and online at snipes.com and snipesusa.com, our community finds a wide range of internationally renowned sneakers and apparel brands for the latest fits from head to toe. We dive deep into subcultures, sponsor some of the biggest hip-hop festivals, events, and sports teams throughout the world to stay close to our community and keep our deep roots in the global street culture community. Therefore, we work closely with key figures from the scene like DJ Khaled, our Chief Creative Officer. But whether it’s sponsorships or developing grassroots projects – we prioritize giving back to the community in everything we do. SNIPES has always kept an ear to the streets to create a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Through our community program “SNIPES serves” and its localized approach we support the needs of our communities, empower, and celebrate our dynamic culture. Overview: Reporting to the Chief Merchandising Officer, the Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) for Apparel & Accessories plays a pivotal role in driving the success of our streetwear retail business. This position is responsible for overseeing and leading the strategic planning, product selection, and merchandising initiatives within the Apparel & Accessories division, with a focus on maximizing sales and profitability. Responsibilities: Merchandise Strategy and Execution (40%) • Develop and execute a comprehensive merchandise strategy for the Apparel & Accessories division, aligning with the company's overall business goals and brand identity • Cultivate complete brand awareness, staying ahead of fashion trends, and understanding customer preferences • Utilize data and customer research to develop consumer insights and predict future customer desires • Identify and curate product selections that align with street culture and customer inspiration • Incorporate market/vendor information into the development of the strategic vision and product selection • Ensure close-to-market responsiveness by integrating consumer preferences into seasonal go-to-market processes • Identify key categories/items/departments to focus on driving newness and delivering sales profit Cross-Functional Collaboration and Relationship Management (30%) • Collaborate effectively with the merchant team, vendor community, field, planning and allocation, and finance to drive sales growth and profitability • Review business in-season to maximize sales and profit, working closely with Planning and field teams • Build and maintain external and internal relationships • Partner with planning, allocation, and finance on sales forecasting/planning, promotional cadence, flow order, and other key areas • Continuously engage with vendors on future strategies and current business issues Team Development and Training (30%) • Oversee team member training to ensure up-to-date product knowledge and awareness of new trends Key Partners: • Merchant Team • Vendor Community • Planning & Allocation • Store Management • Distribution Center • Marketing • Digital & IT Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, from an accredited institution • 8+ years of experience in merchandising, with a focus on apparel and accessories • Previous experience in a leadership role within a specialty retail environment is preferred • Familiarity with sneaker and streetwear culture is advantageous • Strong business acumen and leadership skills • Exceptional problem-solving abilities • Data-driven mindset Cultural Success Factors • Enthusiasm for the brand • Consumer Obsessed • Innovative Mindset • Collaborative nature • Skillful communicator • Adaptable and Flexible • Disciplined and self-motivated Benefits with SNIPES • Generous Employee Discount • Paid Holidays • Summer Hours • Hybrid work schedule • PTO (Paid Time Off) • Bonus Plan • Affordable Health Insurance • Retirement Contributions Snipes USA and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws