Divisional Brand Manager - Armani Exchange Watches (Global)

Make An Impact:
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Divisional Brand Manager is a key merchandising leader responsible for driving both the global product strategy and day-to-day execution for Armani Exchange Watches.

This role operates as the day-to-day owner of the global merchandising business, translating long-range vision into actionable plans while leading cross-functional teams to deliver strong commercial results. The Divisional Brand Manager is expected to bring a clear point of view, drive decisions, and ensure executional excellence.

This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.


What you will do in this role:

• Partner on the 3-year product and category strategy, shaping growth drivers, icon platforms, and pricing architecture
• Define and evolve global assortment strategy aligned with brand positioning and financial goals
• Identify opportunities to expand categories and strengthen core icons
• Lead seasonal line plans (SS/FH) from concept through market execution
• Drive weekly and monthly business reviews, translating insights into clear actions
• Manage product lifecycle end-to-end, including launch, in-season optimization, and exit strategies
• Act as the central merchandising lead across Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and Commercial teams
• Drive alignment, ensure accountability, and maintain momentum against key milestones
• Partner with regional teams to balance global strategy with local market needs
• Partner with Planning to deliver against revenue, margin, and sell-through targets
• Drive full-price performance through strong assortment and pricing decisions
• Lead merchandising inputs for sales launches, buyer meetings, and licensor presentations

Who You Are:

• 8-12 years of merchandising experience with a balance of strategy and execution
• Experience owning both product direction and day-to-day business management
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate data into action
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and external partners
• Thinks strategically while operating with urgency and ownership
• Comfortable managing both high-level strategy and detailed execution
• Strong decision-maker with a clear point of view on product
• Drives alignment and accountability across teams

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus "Work-From-Anywhere" options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs