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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for divisional merchandise manager in the United States is $18.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a divisional merchandise manager?

Divisional Merchandise Managers (DMMs) are senior retail professionals responsible for overseeing the buying, assortment planning, and overall performance of a specific merchandise division within a retail organization. They manage teams of buyers, analyze sales trends, and develop strategies to meet financial goals and drive profitability. DMMs collaborate closely with vendors, allocate budgets, and ensure that the merchandise mix aligns with consumer demand and company objectives. Their role is crucial in shaping the product assortment and maximizing sales for their assigned division.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a divisional merchandise manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Divisional Merchandise Manager, you need expertise in merchandising strategy, sales analysis, inventory management, and a relevant bachelor's degree, often in business or retail management. Familiarity with merchandising planning systems, retail analytics tools, and ERP software is typically required. Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills help drive team performance and vendor relationships. These skills are crucial for maximizing sales, ensuring profitable assortments, and aligning merchandise strategies with overall business objectives.

How does a divisional merchandise manager typically collaborate with buyers and planners to achieve sales goals?

A Divisional Merchandise Manager (DMM) works closely with buyers and planners by setting strategic direction, reviewing sales reports, and aligning product assortments with market trends and company objectives. The DMM provides guidance on inventory allocation, pricing strategies, and promotional planning to ensure each category meets targeted sales and margin goals. Regular meetings and cross-functional teamwork are key, enabling the DMM to address challenges swiftly and support the development of their teams, ensuring cohesive execution across all merchandise divisions.
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Merchandise Manager - Men's

Fashion Nova

Beverly Hills, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

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Job description

ABOUT US

Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike. 

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online - powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy. 

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand's name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Under the guidance of the VP of Buying, you as a Buying/Merchandise Manager on the Men's team, will work to create the appropriate merchandise mix based on emerging trends, and manage the assortment strategies established by your team leaders. You will also be responsible for managing your category product assortment and delivering on financial targets while also managing a team of buyers. Your role is essential to ensuring Fashion Nova has the best product offerings for our customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive Assortment Strategy: Develop and execute buying strategies to curate trend-driven product assortments that align with customer preferences and seasonal trends, while achieving optimal SKU count and balancing newness vs. replenishment inventory 
  • Trend Forecasting: Stay ahead of fashion trends by conducting market research, keeping a pulse runway trends, and analyzing social media and competitors to ensure a competitive and forward-thinking product mix. Utilize research to work with in-house production team and suppliers to drive on-trend newness 
  • Cost Negotiation & Margin Optimization: Lead pricing negotiations with suppliers to secure the best cost structures while maintaining product quality, ensuring profitability, and maximizing margins in a highly competitive market
  • Financial Management: Manage weekly sales performance, open-to-buy budgets, pricing, margin targets, and inventory levels, ensuring alignment with sales goals and profit margins, while optimizing the balance of newness and replenishment, and minimizing markdowns
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, replenishment, planning, and creative teams to ensure timely deliveries, fast replenishment of high-demand styles, successful promotions to maximize sales opportunities, and cohesive product launches
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize sales performance data, customer reviews, and market insights to continuously optimize product assortments and increase profitability
  • Mentor buyers in vendor relations, attending all vendor meetings to help strengthen their negotiation skills and teaching them how to maximize our vendor base
  • Organize and present your areas' big ideas on orders so all cross functional teams are aware of key incoming trends
  • Attend and participate in weekly marketing meetings, voicing needs for your categories
  • Review and approve all extension requests, prices, and colors including lab dip approvals and fabric confirmations for your areas
  • Cover the area when the Category Director is unavailable, functioning as their back up
  • Strategically scout and evaluate new vendors to support business needs

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • 9+ years of experience in Buying for apparel, ideally within an eCommerce fashion brand, with at least 2 years of experience managing a team of buyers 
  • Strong understanding of current and emerging fashion trends, with a deep passion for the fashion industry
  • Experience working with vendors and negotiating product quality, costs, and delivery dates with vendors
  • Excellent prioritization, project management, organization skills, and attention to detail, in addition to strong analytical skills to support data-driven decisions
  • High Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace
  • Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Production, Design or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • English, additional language(s) an advantage
  • Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core business hours | Onsite

BENEFITS

  • NEW state-of-the-art HQ upcoming in 2025!
  • Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
  • Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
  • Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
  • Summer Fridays Early Departure
  • Team bonding events and programs
  • Attractive employee discounts!
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.

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