Director of Merchandising for US Ecommerce

Director of Merchandising for US Ecommerce, Retail, and Wholesale

Who is Allbirds?

At Allbirds, we believe in using business as a force for good. We’re a global footwear and apparel brand with roots in New Zealand and headquarters in San Francisco. Since 2016, we’ve been on a mission to prove that comfort, design, and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive. Our commitment to creating better things in a better way is fueled by a belief that the fashion industry needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. We’re a certified B Corporation, meaning we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We’re dedicated to making the most sustainable products we can using premium natural materials - designed for life’s everyday adventures. In fact, TIME 100 named us for being one of the most innovative companies. Already calling our first shoe, the Wool Runners, the most comfortable in the world, and there is much more to come.

We take our craft seriously, but not ourselves. As part of the Allbirds family, you can look forward to team lunches, product tests, fun company events, inspiring guest speakers, comfortable shoes, sheep puns, and lots of creative ideas.

What does the job entail?

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to bring extensive experience in merchandising for ecommerce, retail, and wholesale channels. Select and curate product assortments for each sales channel in alignment with the strategic plan. You will also lead and develop a team of talented merchandisers to drive growth and performance at Allbirds.

What You’ll Do:

• Product Assortment:
• Select and curate product assortments for each sales channel in alignment with the strategic plan.
• Product Flow Planning:
• Develop and manage product flow plans to ensure timely availability across channels.
• Promotions and Liquidation Planning:
• Play an integral role in planning promotional activities and end-of-season liquidation strategies.
• Financial Goals Achievement:
• Contribute critically to achieving financial targets through effective merchandising strategies.
• Consumer Needs:
• Ensure Allbirds meets consumer needs by delivering the right products at the right time.
• Performance Analytics:
• Gather and analyze data to assess performance and track progress.
• Product Feedback:
• Provide valuable upstream feedback to the product development team to incorporate learnings from previous seasons into future product lines.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and develop a team of talented merchandisers to drive growth and performance.

What are we looking for?

• Extensive experience in merchandising for ecommerce, retail, and wholesale channels.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proven track record of achieving financial goals and managing product assortments.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing market trends and consumer needs.

What do we offer?

In Office: The pay range for this role is $158,000 - $174,000 and must be performed in our San Francisco, CA corporate office. The schedule is hybrid, with Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday hybrid in the office and Monday & Friday can be worked remotely.

Allbirds routinely evaluates pay rates, and the ranges are subject to change based on market rates and other considerations.  We factor in a number of components when determining starting pay, including the job and level you are hired into, location, skillset, experience and peer compensation.

Benefits Overview:

When you join our flock at Allbirds, we offer competitive pay as well as bonus and equity for eligible roles, healthcare, retirement savings, and other great benefits for the whole being. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, please see the detailed list below.

• Health benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and eligible dependents. 
• Medical plan options include: PPO, HDHP (100% premium paid for employees, employees only pay premium for dependents), and HMO (in California)
• 100% Company paid OneMedical memberships available for members of certain medical plans. 
• Company HSA contribution for enrolled HSA members.
• Financial benefits include: company equity for eligible roles, 401(k) with employer matching contribution (with immediate vesting and pre and post-tax options), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, company-paid life insurance for full time roles, short-term and long-term disability, pre-tax savings programs for eligible healthcare, childcare and commuter expenses for both full and part-time roles, medical travel expense reimbursement program for full and part-time roles.
• Unlimited PTO for full-time corporate roles, sick and vacation time for  other roles, plus parental leave (with a new parent bonus for full-time employees), volunteering, medical & family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Support benefits through Modern Health (free mental health benefit with coaching and therapy sessions), Employee Assistance Program and more.
• Other Perks include: the company discount (50%) on most Allbirds products, discount mall through LifeBalance, reimbursement on eligible wellness expenses (full-time employees) and cellphone and more for certain eligible roles.

Diversity

Allbirds is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Allbirds policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), sexual orientation, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits discrimination based on a perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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