Fashion Merchandising Director

Condé Nast is looking for a creative and strategic marketing professional for one of its iconic brands.  The Fashion Merchandising Director is responsible for developing, writing, and executing custom merchandising proposals and integrated, multi-platform marketing programs that meet the needs of advertisers in order to generate paging and meet revenue goals. Categories include American Fashion, Surf/Skate/Sport, Accessories, and Urban Fashion. The Director is also responsible for overseeing the Senior Merchandising Manager on all Retail, Teen Fashion, and Denim accounts.

 

The Fashion Merchandising Director should be a team player with a client service orientation who will work effectively with the sales, marketing, and merchandising staffs.

 

Superior verbal and written communication, presentation and managerial skills are essential. Proficiency on a MAC and familiarity with PowerPoint and Custom Show presentation programs are required. An understanding of the editorial product is also highly recommended for this position.

 

The Fashion Merchandising Director will report to the Associate Publisher of Marketing.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Participation in creative strategy meetings with sales and marketing management
• Conceptualization and development of added-value and revenue generating programs including multi-platform marketing programs, promotional partnerships, advertorial sections, and advertiser events
• Collaboration with sales staff to design and customize client-specific presentations
• Presentation of existing marketing programs and customized concepts at client meetings and on calls with the sales staff
• Management and execution of all elements of activated marketing programs in the above mentioned categories
• Execution of large-scale programs, events, and fashion shows
• Assistance on account problem solving
• Management of the Senior Merchandising Manager

 

Qualifications:

• 7+ years magazine marketing experience
• Creative thinker with excellent strategizing skills
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience with multi-platform marketing programs that include print, digital, event, promotional, and retail extensions
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

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