Director, Merchandising

Company Overview: Ross-Simons is a leading direct-to-consumer retailer of fine jewelry with a nearly 75-year history. The company operates a multi-channel business model spanning eCommerce, catalog marketing, marketplace partnerships, and direct-response advertising, with a strong reputation for quality, value, honest pricing, and world-class customer service.

Role Overview: The Director of Merchandising owns strategy for an assigned product category, from long-range direction and line planning through final assortment decisions. Partnering with our sourcing and product development team, as well as senior leadership, this role reads the business, sets priorities, and develops the team that brings the category’s vision to life.

We encourage candidates who can work on-site at our Cranston, RI headquarters, hybrid, or remote.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Ownership Own assigned categories end to end at a strategic level, setting long-range direction and identifying white-space opportunities for growth. Translate departmental objectives into category strategy and build action plans that deliver against them. Develop the seasonal line plan in partnership with Design and own the assortment vision through final assortment decisions.

Monitor business performance continuously, reacting to current results and anticipating upcoming trends, with a clear point of view guiding decisions. Lead product hindsighting to evaluate past performance and apply learnings to future assortments. Cross-Functional Leadership Set and reprioritize work for the merchandising team and cross-functional partners as business needs change.

Anticipate roadblocks and develop solutions before they affect plans or timelines. Lead change across teams, building alignment and influencing outcomes with partners at all levels. Partner with VP and C-level leaders on objectives, sharing in decision-making and keeping leadership aligned on category direction. People Leadership Manage and develop the shared Associate Merchant and category team, delegating work in a way that builds ownership and capability.

Coach team members and contribute to talent planning, identifying growth paths and development needs. Experience and Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree preferred Minimum of 5 years of experience in Merchandising, jewelry, and/or DTC consumer goods experience Successful track record for high volume business growth and bottom-line results Strong industry knowledge and have an innovative, forward-thinking mindset, as well as the ability to assess outcomes and make enhancements, as needed Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills Achievement oriented with demonstrated leadership ability, including strong delegation and coaching skills Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships Systems and computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) Why Join Ross-Simons?

Engaged, Supportive Culture: Inclusive workplace with employee-led events, wellness initiatives, and a strong focus on community involvement. Career Growth: Clear advancement opportunities with a proven track record of internal promotions. Competitive Pay & Perks : Strong compensation packages, employee discounts, and summer hours flexibility.

Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and optional perks such as pet and auto insurance. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction. Luxury Brand Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/V/D.