Senior Merchandiser

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Company Overview</strong></h3> <p>Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike®&nbsp; for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.</p></div><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p> <p>As the Senior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for leading the product lifecycle, from initial concept through final sales execution. This includes managing the development calendar, executing merchandising and digital strategies, ensuring profitability through pricing and margin management, and maintaining a consistent brand image. You will serve as the central hub, collaborating with design, sales, planning, sourcing, and management to ensure a unified vision and drive market success.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strategy &amp; Profitability: Execute seasonal line plans and merchandising strategies to build profitable assortments that meet internal margin goals. Manage national marketing strategies to finalize pricing and margins in collaboration with Sales, Planning, Sourcing, and Management.</li> <li>Product Development Management: Oversee and maintain the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion of all products. Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain a common vision for the brand.</li> <li>Digital &amp; Selling Tools: Drive the implementation and execution of digital merchandising strategies utilizing tools like 3D and NuOrder. Strategically develop compelling selling tools to enhance all digital presentations to customers.</li> <li>Leadership &amp; Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the Design Director to monitor assortments and maintain a consistent brand image. Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates direct reports, encouraging proper growth and development of Assistant/Associate Merchandisers.</li> <li>Financial Oversight: Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs. Responsible for creating and adhering to annual budgets for samples and travel.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p&