Manager, International Merchandising

Job Description
The International Merchandising Manager is responsible for the ownership of a customer-focused assortment and has accountability for facilitating budgeted sales and building market share within a group of select international markets through various franchise wholesale channels. This position is responsible for executing on a wide array of opportunities by partnering with GNC international franchise partners and several cross-functional parties to drive the business, ensuring a global industry leading position for GNC.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads necessary assortment growth plans and new opportunities for selected products, categories, and regions to achieve or exceed sales and margin goals for international channel(s)
Collaborates with key cross-functional areas to ensure support of product assortment is maximized with proper communication, promotion, marketing needs, creative merchandising and adequate inventory, while monitoring product lifecycle
Be customer-obsessed, maintaining constant expertise on product innovation, current market trend research, and competitive data to support successful launch of new products and brands worldwide
Assists in the development of a consumer-focused product strategy that is commercially viable and delivers a consistent worldwide look and feel
Act as a GNC assortment and merchandising expert and liaise between international business partners and other external/internal functions to support the in-market needs of each country and channel within
Consolidates the product needs from regions/channels to develop product(s) that meet business goals
Find commonality in consumer, customer, and market trends to minimize duplication and cannibalization;
identify areas to reduce complexity and increase productivity globally
Understand and support the worldwide segmentation at right price vs. value, e.G., “good, better, best” strategy
International business unit ambassador to cross-functional teams showing up as compelling, dynamic, and knowledgeable in all stages of go-to-market process and partner interactions where product is discussed
Assist in building compelling stories to sell in and create solutions to drive brand vision and grow sales
Manage 3rd party vendor relationships, contract negotiations, assortment strategy, and ongoing promotional and marketing support
Lead international 3rd party assortment approval process for select categories
Lead new product development submission process and business case approval for select categories and markets
Provide visual merchandising guidance for international-specific planograms and best-practice materials
Develop and update resources to support training and communication of key product information
Execute new product launches, and supporting marketing and promotional activities for assigned categories
Maintain knowledge on the latest visual merchandising strategies by sales channel
Manages direct report(s) with immediate feedback on performance and regular touch bases to review deliverables, regular development, and coaching
Additional duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for supervising multiple projects.
Responsible for supervising a team of employees.