Overview

Seeking a highly Commercial Merchandise professional who thrives in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
This person will be responsible for ensuring the Crocs Brand product strategy gets executed, as well as identifying local product opportunities specific to the Korea market.
The candidate will be required to stay abreast of local trends, styling and competitor Brand activity to ensure Crocs remains front of mind for the Korean consumer. They will also be a key member of the Korea Digital merchandising team.

What You'll Do Responsible for driving consumer-right assortments for DCOM, 3P Marketplaces and 1P Etail accounts Lead the GTM strategy for all Digital platforms ensuring consumer needs are met and Brand long-term strategy is maintained Create a product led culture within the Korea Digital team.  Take responsibility for sharing product strategy and seasonal direction on a regular basis. Capture feedback to inform future decision making Work with Commercial and Planning to determine Seasonal promotional strategy aligning to monthly margin targets and discount rates Be accountable for delivering product results to be business on a weekly/monthly and seasonal basis. Drive out a clear message ensure insights are converted to action Adopt a consumer-focused approach by utilizing consumer insights, conducting in-store walk-throughs and click-throughs and keeping abreast of market macro environment shifts and trends Work with Planner to understand inventory gaps to forecast and evaluate business risk associated on a weekly basis Conduct Seasonal hindsight analysis. Summarize Top line Financial Performance, Platform and Category. Understand hits & misses. Review flow opportunities and challenges Work cross-functionally to ensure Brand product strategy is consistently executed across the Korea marketplace Be a key stakeholder in weekly trading meetings to bring insights and ideas to continuously grow the business Partner with VM/onsite to ensure Seasonal product prioritization aligns to strategy Provide the Regional team with consumer insight and competitor activities at the relevant gates Constantly strive to develop, evolve and coach the team to better serve the business Lead a high performing team with drive, energy and pace to deliver results for the brand Partner closely with counterparts in Planning, Allocation, Marketing, VM, Commercial teams & Ops What You'll Bring to the Table

Education

Degree level or equivalent with related work experience

Others

Leadership experience – proven track record of motivation, strategic thinking, challenging the status quo and leading hearts and minds Strong Analytical Skills and Commercial Business Acumen Strong understanding of market competition, consumer and market trends Data-Driven Decision-Making that will impact the team day to day Strong Communication Skills Product Knowledge & Creativity Minimum 5 years of relevant Merchandsing experience Language: Fluent Korean. Business English (actively participate in meetings with global teams) Problem solving skills

What do we offer?

A job within a unique environment with a 'startup dynamic' under the umbrella of a fast growing and solid global brand. A fair salary and a bonus opportunity. Fun workplace, innovating working environment. Paid holidays. Discount on the most comfortable shoes in the world. Our great training curriculum with a global eLearning platform offers you a lot of room for personal growth to get a little bit better every day. And so much more!

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

 

Job Category: Corporate