For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and doers who continue to put their trust in us. And we’re ready for the next 100 years of rolling up our sleeves alongside them, creating styles that work as hard as they do. 

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team dedicated to those people that work hard and play harder, Dickies just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Dickies Careers or www.dickies.com.  

Senior Merchandiser, Mens Tops & Outerwear 

What will you do? 

A day in the life of a Senior Merchandiser for Mens Tops & Outerwear at Dickies looks a little like this. 

The Sr. Merchandiser for Men’s Tops and Outerwear will work within the Global Product Team, covering all regions and leading the merchandising strategy and execution for our Men’s Workwear category, with a focus on woven tops and outerwear. This role requires a strategic and innovative individual with a strong background in merchandising, particularly in workwear and Men’s apparel, and a keen understanding of market trends and consumer needs. They will collaborate closely with design, product development, marketing, sales and regional merchandising teams. The primary responsibility is to lead the seasonal merchandising execution, ensuring product assortments meet market demands and align with the brand’s vision and business objectives. This role reports to the Sr. Director of Workwear Merchandising.  

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. 

Deliver the seasonal product line for Men’s Workwear woven tops and outerwear in alignment with the brand and financial objectives against growth areas and key concepts.   

Analyze sales data, consumer research, trend data, to optimize assortments and pricing strategies  

Develop a strong understanding of the consumer and channels to identify opportunities, utilizing insights to drive informed decision making  

Manage the day-to-day activities of your category.   

Responsible for initiating new concepts that build on Dickies heritage franchises through the spectrum from functional performance innovation for workwear needs, to elevated lifestyle interpretations   

Lead cross functional collaboration with design, marketing, and regional merchandising and sales teams to ensure a strong product offering that meets their needs and drives growth in all regions  

Build and implement pro-active and directive merchandising strategies including end to end plans for key launches, with pro-active direction to stakeholders on who is the target, what is the concept, and where it should be placed  

Lead seasonal GTM process in partnership with design and development teams to ensure on-time completion   

Collaboration with Genuine Dickies merchandising team to build synergy and prevent duplication  

Continuously analyze the category and evaluate changes to improve efficiency  

Support Sr. Director in the merch financial planning process, including revenue and margin target setting and execution to drive commercial success  

Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements to drive product innovation.  

What do you need to succeed? 

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5 years of experience and professional achievements.   

The foundation skills you will need in this position are: 

Proven track record of driving commercial success through effective merchandising strategies  

Strong business acumen and understanding of retail fundamentals  

Strong planning and analytical skills   

Creative problem solver - thinks strategically, acts tactically   

Experience working in global/regional GTM model  

Proactive working style able to work independently as well as seamlessly across the organization.  

Strong PC skills - MS Office programs – primarily analytical and presentation programs  

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure and time constraints  

Strong influence, verbal and written communication skills – promotes spirit of collaboration and teamwork  

Apparel experience, ideally knowledge of the work consumer/marketplace or passion/interest in that area  

Minimum of 5 years of merchandising experience, preferably in the apparel or consumer goods industry, with a focus on Men’s workwear.  

What do we offer you? 

At Dickies, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).  

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.  

To learn more about Dickies’ benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.  

To learn more about Dickies’ Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.dickies.com 

Now WE have a question for YOU.  

Are you in? 

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.