Director/Sr. Manager Business Strategies and Execution
Company: Purple
Location: Lehi
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
PURPLE Purple combines uber comfort with science-backed
technology to make sleep and sit products for everyday life. Their
award-winning marketing represents the company's quirky, colorful
culture and their over 100 granted and pending patents guarantee
that this company is one-of-a-kind. Nestled at the base of the
Wasatch mountain range, Purple sits as one of Utah's fastest
growing companies. Poised to take over the world - or at least the
mattress industry - Purple is looking for the most-rad, ultra-cool,
totally-awesome peeps to join the team. Position Summary Are you an
experienced business mind interested in developing and executing
business strategies for one of the most disruptive and innovative
brands in the marketplace today? Do you have a passion for creating
and executing strategies to deliver unparalleled consumer value
through consumer-focused retail merchandising and innovative
product assortment? Do you excel at aligning and providing
direction to cross-functional teams? If so, then read on! The
Director, Business Strategies and Execution is responsible for the
integrated merchandise marketing calendar and roadmap for Purple.
You will be accountable for company growth and engagement results.
You will assess our processes and strategies and build out the
framework for moving forward with a goal of continuous improvement.
As this is not an entry-level position, you will have at least 10
years of experience working in a retail setting to be considered.
You will have a deep understanding inclusive not only of the
mattress industry but retail at large. Reporting to the Sr.
Director of Product & Merchandising, you will influence the
business vision and strategy and align cross-functional teams in
executing that strategy. WHO WE ARE: We are the Purple Product &
Merchandising Team. We are a fast-growing group of category
management, merchandising and product/brand management experts. Our
mission is simple: drive revenue and merchandising margin by
launching innovative products and delivering the right product
assortment across channels in support of product and brand
strategies and key consumer insights. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: * Cross-functional Business leader connecting the
dots between Exec team, Marketing, Creative, eCommerce, Planning,
Product & Merchandising, Retail and Wholesale * Utilize a strong
business acumen to develop and recommend long term business
strategies and plans as well as short term business boosting
initiatives. This role will help set the framework and drive the
strategy, acting as a "hub" for all of the "spokes." * Lead the
development, alignment and execution of quarterly business
strategies and plans, including owning the integrated marketing
calendar (coordinating product launches/releases,
product/brand/value messaging priorities, marketing activations,
and promotions), for US and Canada * Development and oversight of
the Time and Action calendar * Assist Sr. Director of Product &
Merchandising with cross-category (portfolio) support: roadmap
planning, strategy development, forecasting, and financial
reporting, including creating and aligning the Rolling 3 Year
Product Roadmap * Promotions lead. Work with Planners, Category
leads, and channel partners on promotions calendar, execution and
hind sighting. Recommend promotional guardrails in collaboration
with Category leads and Planners. * Open eyes and mind for new
growth opportunities, collaborations and partnerships * Strong
understanding of the consumer. Leads coordination of key product
marketing activities and supporting processes for Product &
Merchandising. * Own testing strategy for primary promotions from
recommendations, executing and reporting of results (in partnership
with Data Analytics and Channel leads) * Responsible for status
updates and reporting to the Executive team, inclusive of CEO, on
business results and upcoming initiatives * Innovative leader that
cross functional teams rely on to execute their jobs effectively
and successfully * Analytical, good with data interpretation to
provide business minded recommendations based on facts * Prod &
Merch Forecast Process and Merch Planning Lead (Category Planners
have dotted-line reporting relationship) QUALIFICATIONS: *
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or a related field
preferred * Minimum 10-15 years' experience working in retail /
corporate marketing or agency setting strongly preferred *
Experience in retail or other direct to consumer brands * Firm
understanding of and experience with retail time and action
calendars, holistic marketing calendars, and related processes *
Able to generate new ideas and creative solutions with a hands-on
mentality * Experience managing direct reports KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
AND ABILITIES: * A passion for moving brands forward with
innovative products and customer growth* Organized and analytical
to develop creative plans, strategies, calendars and able to pivot
in a fast-paced environment * Strong written and verbal
communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks *
Effective story-teller who enjoys bringing products and plans to
life * Able to generate new ideas and creative solutions *
Readiness to step in and get the job done when needed * Problem
solver who thrives in a dynamic environment * Self-starter who can
manage their own workflow and projects * Honed analytical skills in
interpreting and translating metrics with the ability to act on
findings BENEFITS AND PERKS * Medical, Dental, Vision* 401(k)
Match* Generous PTO* Market Money* Earn a Mattress* Purple Swag*
Amazing Purple Products WHY WORK AT PURPLE? * Make your mark: We
value innovative thinking. At Purple, you will be empowered to
bring your ideas to life as we work together to improve people's
lives through comfort. * Gain unique experience: Be a part of one
of the fastest-growing companies in Utah! The contributions you
make will matter at Purple as the company continues to grow with
you. * Awesome culture: Join the tight-knit team at Purple and you
can enjoy working alongside industry experts, making close friends,
and annual employee appreciation events. Purple provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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