Director, Merchandising Rugs

RH is seeking a Director, Merchandising to lead the Rugs department and develop a compelling assortment that advances our strategic, financial and brand equity objectives.

This leader will shape product strategy, drive financial performance and ensure an outstanding customer experience across all channels.

• Live Our Vision, Values and Beliefs every day
• Set challenging and productive goals for the entire cross-functional team and keep them accountable
• Strategize long and short-term margin growth for Rugs department
• Develop and ensure execution of brand strategies
• Strategically interpret and align consumer insight to all aspects of business
• Drive and execute product assortment strategies to deliver sales and margin forecasts
• Present product assortment category to Senior Leadership
• Drive calendar to meet critical dates and hold team accountable
• Lead weekly and monthly financial review meetings, identifying corrective action necessary to maximize sales and margin
• Lead the financial forecast of the business, partnering with Planning Leaders
• Initiate product development to capitalize on trends and consumer opportunities
• Drive product and pricing execution and timely receipts with vendors

• 9+ years experience leading a successful merchandising team
• Highly attuned to merchandising trends in the marketplace
• Understand nuances in consumer behavior and competitive pressures
• Track record of engaging and inspire a wide variety of partners, stakeholders, and team members
• Strong innovation, communication and collaboration skills to present merchandising direction in a compelling manner
• Strong planning and organizational skills