Dir Retail Merchandising

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Job Profile Title:

Dir Retail Merchandising

Job Code:

19407

Profile Title:

19407 Dir Retail Merchandising

Grade / Band:

L3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Director of Retail Merchandising will develop and execute merchandising strategies, plans, and ideas for all MGM Resorts International properties, through their leadership within the Retail Center of Excellence (COE). The Director will oversee the implementation of retail displays enterprise-wide and determine the type of merchandise to be featured for each display. All duties are to be performed in accordance with the department and MGM Resorts International policies, practices and procedures.

Develops the strategies, plans and ideas for all merchandise displays across all MGM Resorts International properties.

Oversees the implementation of all displays; creates the timeline/schedule of seasonal changes and new product introductions; determines the type of merchandise to be featured for each display.

Oversees the merchandise budgets that include sales, gross margins, inventory levels, weeks of supply, and turns; accesses current state of business and provides future forecasts to sales, markdowns, receipt flow & stock balances.

Evaluates and selects vendors based on price, quality, service, availability, production capabilities, and reputation to build market strategies to support assortments and maximize financial plans.

Authorizes all purchase orders & all price changes by department.

Directs, evaluates and builds merchandise assortments, pricing strategies, and product specific initiatives and identify growth opportunities in assigned business categories; determines optimal assortment plans by category/brand, sku count and store to maximize revenue per square/linear feet while maintaining visual standards.

Researches and evaluates data on customer demographics, preferences, trends, competitive shopping analysis,  needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets, new vendors, new products, and new product concepts; stays abreast of competitor assortments and pricing strategies.

Leads, mentors, trains, and develops a merchandising team to leverage strengths and improve abilities by providing support, feedback, coaching.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Fashion, Merchandising, or related field.

Preferred

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Retail buying and managerial experience, which can include experience in fashion and/or fine jewelry industry.

Required

7+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Retail buying and managerial experience in a similar high-end retail setting.

Preferred

Fashion Merchandising background.

Preferred

GIA certification.

Preferred

Proven record of strong problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability.

Excellent written/verbal communication & presentation skills.

Must have advanced knowledge of retail math that includes, but is not limited to, gross margin (GM), turn, weeks of supply (WOS), and sell-through percent.

Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Balancing

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Bending

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Carrying 10 pounds

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Clear speech - simple

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Clear speech - complex

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Climbing

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Distant vision

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Driving

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Flexibility - upper body

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Flexibility - lower body

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Hearing/Listening

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Kneeling

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Lifting 10 pounds

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Near vision

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Normal vision

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Pushing/Pulling

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Reaching

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Sitting

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Standing

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Typing

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Walking

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Communication - verbal

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Communication - written

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Confined area

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Contacts - works alone

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Contacts - works around others

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Contacts - works with others

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Exposure to dust / dirt

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Exposure to fumes / odors

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Extreme cold

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Extreme heat

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Fast pace

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Hazardous conditions - chemicals

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Hazardous conditions - high structures

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Hazardous conditions - high voltage

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Indoors

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Noise levels - low to moderate

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Noise levels - high

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Office conditions

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Outdoors

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Restricted area

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Shifts

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Smoke

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Travel

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Wet/Humid

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Analytical

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Clerical

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Comprehension

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Crisis incidents

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Customer service

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Decision making

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High pressure

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Judgment

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Long hours

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Math skills - advance

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Math skills - basic

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Organization

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Reading - simple

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Reading - complex

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Repetition

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Tight deadlines

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Writing - simple

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Writing - complex

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