Director Merchandising Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of director merchandising. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for business team project management; key liaison between ABS I.T.; ABS Space Planning; Symphony Retail AI and ABS Division Management.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Provide recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts
• Strong relationships and experience with product development, design, production and buying teams
• Background and experience in writing new business proposals and/or contractual agreements
• Strong analytical, research, risk management, decisiveness, project management and business relationship skills
• Strong sense of design and color
• Knowledge and understanding of product management, marketing, and merchandising
• Track daily business performance
• Working knowledge of Retail Inventory Management systems and Distribution and Logistics strategies

In response to your job posting for director merchandising, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for easy to use analysis and insight into merchandising strategy to multiple departments; Retail Pricing, Category Management, Merchandising Support, Brand Leadership and Executive Management teams as needed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Data driven, analytical, highly organized
• Knowledge of ERP, PLM, advanced Excel and Power Point
• Analytical and detail oriented with a track record of fact based decision making
• Adept at successfully navigating and managing change
• Excellent communicator, motivated and focused on the positive results
• Proven leadership, insatiable drive and inspiring enthusiasm for product marketing
• Proven track record of driving transformational performance in a retail business
• Demonstrated passion for identifying and executing new innovative ideas

Please consider me for the director merchandising opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for coaching on management activities, communication, project management, presentation content and skills necessary to any member of systems staff.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel (model reports, validate data integrity)
• Customer-focused knowledge of market and trends
• Experience of high volume, high speed and high quality dependent requirements
• Results orientation, highly developed analytical skills and a strong sense of urgency
• Understanding of menswear luxury fashion market along with current market trends and competitors analysis
• Leadership skills, to be recognized cross functionally as a valued point of reference
• Market knowledge, understanding of competitors, including pricing, style & key messaging to make sound recommendations for product/assortment
• Financial and planning skills

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the director merchandising position.

Previously, I was responsible for continuous feedback to Customer Marketing, Senior Management, Sales, Marketing, merchandiser field personnel, retail analysts, and vendors on all related merchandising programs, special projects, launches and field communication.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• People development and talent management skills
• Visual merchandising and display experience at the corporate level for a retail environment
• Expert level proficiency in Photoshop
• Good working knowledge of Merchandising systems and best in class solutions
• Functional knowledge of Planning, Merchandising and Supply Chain processes
• Knowledge of specific categories, including market trends, item cost, competitive issues and logistical issues to help facilitate customer satisfaction
• Solid knowledge of the LATAM retail market and a strong understanding of consumers, consumption patterns and merchandising
• Strategic thinker driving execution

I am excited to be applying for the position of director merchandising. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance and input on organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, performance management, and Leadership & Development.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Team player with a positive outlook and intellectual curiosity
• Actively supports needed changes in strategy, technologies, business innovations, organizational structure, and people
• Proactively engages with team to ensure understanding and execution of changes
• Develops and executes implementation plans to drive needed changes
• Extensive product marketing experience
• Knowledge of UK consumer, retail, SB market trends and dynamics for personal computers, monitors and accessories
• Deep experience across both retail and eCommerce channels operating in a complex, multi-category, high SKU environment is ideal
• Demonstrated cross-functional experience in Merchandising, Finance, or the Supply Chain is desirable