For more than 150 years the Company name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are seeking a DMM for our men’s division who will continue this tradition, while ensuring our future success with products of the highest quality that will exceed our customer’s expectations. This individual will understand and respect the Company brand, lifestyle, and customer and have a personal taste and affinity for Company product lines. At Company, we do not sell what we, ourselves, would not be proud to own or give as a gift. Our associates deserve to be proud of our service and our products, and we rely on each and every associate to apply our “pride of ownership” credo to drive our quality. “Good enough” is not our standard. We need to strive for perfection in our products and customer service, in order to propel our growth and the pride that will fuel our team. Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. The Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature. Company Interfaces: The DMM will report directly to the VP-GMM and will be based in Sunderland, Vermont. Reporting to the DMM will be the Men’s Merchandising buyers. The DMM will be responsible for serving the product needs of Consumer Direct (Mail Order & E-Commerce), Retail and Dealer businesses and their respective market managers. General Responsibilities: This is a key leadership position in the merchandising division, overseeing all aspects of the men’s product category. In this role, the DMM will be responsible for ensuring that the men’s division supports the company direction and develops men’s product strategies to support those goals. The DMM is accountable for category Gross Profit generation (IMU, pricing, promotion planning) to meet company requirements. In addition, this leader will help to foster an environment that promotes personal development of buyers and their businesses, high morale amongst entire buying team and personally set the example for development of staff. The responsibilities for this role also include: • Sets the overall strategy and merchandise direction for the division. • Guides and inspires presentation of category products in all channels of distribution. Specifically accountable for architecture of Consumer Direct channel. • Category champion within company for largest product category necessitating confidence building communication and business skills. • Direct buyers to develop assortments that support the needs of the customer and the financial objectives of the merchandise division. • Ensure that pricing, promotional strategies, and marketing support the financial objectives of the men’s merchandise division. • Works with the planning organization to develop assortment plans that support overall strategy of in-stock positioning for key merchandise categories, classifications, items and vendors. • Timely processing of product sensitive to timelines of supporting functions (Inventory, Sourcing, Advertising). • Work with the buyers to strengthen market relationships and knowledge of market trend, strengths and weaknesses. • Understand competitors’ strengths, weaknesses and strategy. Qualifications Desired: • Prior DMM experience with a minimum of 7-10 years of management/buying experience in a multi-channel retail organization. • Strong leadership profile. • Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong negotiation skills. • Ability to develop and empower a team. About Company - Company website In 1856, Charles Company founded the Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Company offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. As the longest-running mail order business in the United States, and with our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow. Company is headquartered in beautiful Southwestern Vermont with major operations in Roanoke, Virginia and the U.K. We firmly believe that the only way for Company to achieve its vision to be the most respected lifestyle brand in America, is to have a company culture that is supportive and inspiring to the individuals that will get us there. Company offers competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required; plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K with a company match, generous Associate Discounts, and other excellent benefits. 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