VP, RTW Merchandising

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:The Vice President of Merchandising for Ready-to-Wear (RTW) is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and executing the global merchandising strategy for the company’s RTW category. This individual will drive seasonal product assortments, sales growth, inventory management, and margin improvement while ensuring alignment with brand positioning, consumer insights, and market trends. The VP will collaborate closely with design, planning, marketing, retail, and e-commerce teams to deliver a cohesive and profitable product vision.A Day in the Life:Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning & VisionDefine and lead the long-term global merchandising strategy for Ready-to-Wear across all channels (retail, e-commerce, wholesale).In-season strategy deep dives and presentation to senior stakeholdersAnalyze market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform category direction and assortment planning.Translate brand vision into a commercially successful product assortment.Elevated sense of taste level and style in line with the brand's aesthetic.Assortment & Product Lifecycle ManagementLead seasonal line planning, ensuring optimal SKU productivity, pricing architecture, and margin targets.Partner closely with design to develop compelling, trend-right collections that meet financial goals.Oversee end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to exit strategy.Seasonal pre-book fabric projections as needed.Financial & Business ManagementOwn margin, and report out on global business sellingCollaborate with planning and allocation teams on forecasting, open-to-buy management, and inventory health.Identify opportunities for growth, SKU rationalization, and margin enhancement.Leadership & Cross-Functional CollaborationLead and mentor the RTW merchandising team to ensure high performance and talent development.Collaborate with marketing and visual teams to bring product stories to life across all customer touchpoints.Act as the RTW category ambassador in executive meetings and cross-functional initiatives, partner closely with product development and sourcing teams.undefinedundefinedAlign and refine global go to market strategies specific needs per specific marketIncorporate customer feedback and sales data to inform future buys and product development.To Land This Role:QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent15+ years of Merchandising experience, RTW expertise required7+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplinesPrevious experience in Global Merchandising (having directly worked with Design & Product Development is required)Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product assortments that drive businessStrategic thinker who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to executionStrong problem-solving, interpersonal and organizational skillsHigh level of analytical skills and conceptual creative abilityExcellent written/verbal communication and presentation skillsGlobal perspective with International market experience a plusAbility and willingness to travel when necessaryWhy You'll Want to Join Our Team:Merchandising is a team of strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers who work together and with our cross-functional partners across the company from Design and Production to PR and Marketing to build seasonal collections that resonate with customers. With a luxury mindset focused on driving brand desirability, we help guide design development and category initiatives, keeping a relentless focus on quality, fabrications and fit. We also liaise with markets to ensure that our collection addresses regionally nuanced customer preferences. If you are interested being part of a dynamic team engaging with our product across all categories from concept to purchasing patterns, come join us!How We Work TogetherAdaptable – We change before we have toEntrepreneurial – We own itCollaborative – There’s no “I” in ToryClient & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoesLive the Values – We show up for each otherFunctional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing#TeamTory ValuesWe show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.Compensation RangeThe compensation range for this position is 260,000.00 USD - 315,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.Benefits InformationWe offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementTory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.Disability Accommodation Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io: New York, NYType: Full time