Senior Director of Merchandising

• Location 6750 MANCHESTER AVE,Saint Louis, MO, ,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt

At Weissman, located in St. Louis, Missouri, we've been the heartbeat of the dance community for 60 incredible years. As a privately held, medium-sized company, we're not just another manufacturer - we're the driving force behind the dance industry's most stunning costumes and dancewear. From digital sketch to delivered product, we handle every step in-house, infusing passion and expertise into every creation.

What drives us? Our extraordinary team! We've cultivated a talent base skilled in merchandising, marketing, design, and more, constantly investing in our people, products, and technology to stay ahead.

Why join us? Because here, you're not just an employee - you're a valued member of a passionate community dedicated to making dreams a reality. We're not just creating costumes and dancewear; we're empowering performances, sparking creativity, and celebrating the artistry of dance.

If you're ready to unleash your creativity, be part of something bigger, and make an impact in an exciting, dynamic industry, Weissman is the place for you. Come, let's dance towards a future where dreams take center stage.

Senior Director of Merchandising

HYBRID POLICY

70% On-Site

30% Work-from-Home

The Senior Director of Merchandising plays a critical role in shaping the future of Weissman’s product and brand experience. This leader brings a strong, forward-thinking perspective on assortment strategy, customer needs, and market opportunity - translating insights into compelling product strategies that drive growth across multiple brands and catalog offers. Partnering closely with Design, Creative, Marketing, Sourcing, and Planning, this role sits at the center of bringing product to life from concept to customer, balancing big-picture vision with data-driven execution.

This is an opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing merchandising team while influencing enterprise-level strategy and executive decision-making. Ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment, this role will drive innovation, unlock new opportunities, and elevate the Weissman brand - delivering meaningful impact on both the business and the customer experience.

Define and execute the divisional merchandising strategy across multiple brands and catalog offers, aligning to company growth objectives and brand direction

Own end-to-end product strategy, including assortment planning, pricing, positioning, and lifecycle management from concept to customer

Lead strategic planning efforts, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring divisional strategies align with enterprise priorities

Drive financial performance through data-informed decision making, optimizing sales, margin, and productivity across categories

Translate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable merchandising strategies

Partner cross-functionally with Design, Creative, Marketing, Sourcing, and Inventory Planning to deliver cohesive product and brand execution

Influence and present strategic initiatives to executive leadership, serving as a key thought partner to the SVP of Merchandising

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing merchandising team, including organizational design, succession planning, and leadership development

Establish and manage divisional operating rhythms, including calendar management, cross-functional alignment, and go-to-market execution

Guide and influence omni-channel marketing and creative strategies to ensure alignment with merchandising vision and financial goals

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required

Master’s degree or equivalent specialized training preferred

Experience

10+ years of experience in retail and/or direct-to-consumer merchandising, including product development from concept to customer

1 - 3 years of experience at the Director level or above

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial metrics and drive business performance

Demonstrated success leading merchandising strategy and…