Position Title: China Merchant – Victoria’s Secret Global
Your Role
The Merchant supports the Director and China-based partners in delivering the volume and growth expectations for China, through comprehensive management of collections, and understanding and applying their financial acumen. They are the subject matter expert in areas including, but not exclusive of, assortment content, SKU management, testing initiatives, competitive intelligence and customer intimacy. They possess strong leadership skills and is ultimately responsible for driving cross-functional communication and motivating the team to be customer focused, innovative, and team-oriented in their work.
Why You Belong Here
At Victoria’s Secret & Co, you’ll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You’ll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy.
We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you’ll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.
Your Impact
Leadership & Strategy
Intimately understands global assortment strategies across all VS brands
Provides recommendations and gains alignment from cross-functional leaders to influence key initiatives and assortment strategies in China
Drives sales through “outside the box” thinking that connects the lines between financial patterns and market insights to identify growth opportunities
Represents the assortment needs of the China business to cross-functional partners in the US
Product & Financial
Leads the VS Beauty assortment strategy in China, collaborating with the China-based Beauty Planning team
Influences the Intimates and PINK assortment strategy in China through close partnership with the China-based Merchandising team
Owns the process of requesting China-unique products to the US Design team
Understands the customer and the competitive environment
Supports key meetings through deck preparation
Accountable for sales and growth targets for VS Beauty, recognizing opportunities for incremental growth and risk management
Analyzes and interprets financial results on a weekly basis to influence business strategy
Collaboration & Communication
Builds productive relationships with Global counterparts to facilitate exchange of information, share best practices, and stay abreast of assortment strategy updates
Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with cross functional teams by building rapport and communicating effectively
Consistently demonstrates open mindedness and free thinking when problem solving
Regularly shares customer insights and business recommendations in cross functional forums
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Minimum Salary: $100,000.00Maximum Salary: $144,375.00
VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.
QualificationsYour Experience
3+ years with Merchandising experience
Multi-category experience required
Strong presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to influence across different levels
Proved strategic, analytical and creative thinking skills
Demonstrated passion for delivering results while maintaining flexibility
Anticipate next, ability to course correct and address change
Intimate understanding of brand and target customer
Ability to adapt well to diverse audiences and environments
Proficiency in MS Office/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or a related field
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.