- Location
- New York City New York USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Executive
- Compensation
- $260,000–315,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Tory Burch
Founded in New York in 2004, Tory Burch is an American luxury lifestyle brand distinguished by its expressive use of color, signature prints and modern interpretation of classic style. Its collections span ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear and accessories, reaching an international clientele through a global retail and digital presence. As an employer, the company offers opportunities across design, merchandising, retail, technology and corporate functions, combining creative ambition with commercial expertise. Employees contribute to a founder-led business whose identity connects personal style with purpose. Women’s empowerment remains central to this identity, notably through the Tory Burch Foundation’s support for women entrepreneurs.
Tory Burch is hiring a Vice President of Ready-to-Wear Merchandising to lead global category strategy, seasonal assortments, product lifecycle, financial performance, and a merchandising team across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale. The role requires 15+ years of merchandising experience, Ready-to-Wear expertise, and 7+ years managing teams; compensation is USD 260,000–315,000, based on relevant experience and work location.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and lead the long-term global Ready-to-Wear merchandising strategy across retail, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
- Conduct in-season strategy deep dives and present findings to senior stakeholders.
- Analyze market trends, the competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform category direction and assortment planning.
- Translate the brand vision into commercially successful product assortments.
- Lead seasonal line planning, optimizing SKU productivity, pricing architecture, and margin targets.
- Partner with Design to develop compelling, trend-right collections that meet financial goals.
- Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept through exit strategy.
- Develop seasonal pre-book fabric projections as needed.
- Own margin and report on global business sales.
- Collaborate with Planning and Allocation on forecasting, open-to-buy management, and inventory health.
- Identify opportunities for growth, SKU rationalization, and margin enhancement.
- Lead and mentor the Ready-to-Wear merchandising team, supporting performance and talent development.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Visual teams to bring product stories to life across customer touchpoints.
- Represent the Ready-to-Wear category in executive meetings and cross-functional initiatives, partnering closely with Product Development and Sourcing.
- Align and refine global go-to-market strategies to address specific market needs.
- Use customer feedback and sales data to inform future buys and product development.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent.
- 15+ years of merchandising experience, with Ready-to-Wear expertise required.
- 7+ years of experience managing teams across multiple disciplines.
- Previous global merchandising experience, including direct work with Design and Product Development.
- Strong product sense, with proven experience driving assortments and partnering with Design to conceive assortments that drive business.
- Strategic thinker who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to execution.
- Strong problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- High level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Global perspective; international market experience is a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel when necessary.
Skills
Experience
15+ years of merchandising experience, including Ready-to-Wear expertise; 7+ years managing teams across multiple disciplines; previous global merchandising experience, including direct work with Design and Product Development.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York City, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 260,000 to USD 315,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous benefits supporting health, financial security, and wellness; employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales; on-demand executive coaching; paid volunteer days.
Culture
Tory Burch’s workplace culture reflects the brand’s entrepreneurial spirit and optimistic outlook, bringing together creative expression, commercial ambition and a collaborative approach to building a global fashion business. Its commitment to women’s empowerment gives the company a distinctive sense of purpose, connecting its identity as an employer with its broader mission to support women’s ambitions.
About Cerulean
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