POSITION: Director, Merchandising and Brand Development 

DEPARTMENT: Brand Strategy 

REPORTS TO: AVP or VP, Merchandising and Brand Development LOCATION: National Operating Center, Clearwater, FL

SUMMARY The Director, Merchandising and Brand Development is a strategic leadership role steering the vision and execution of brand partnerships and product portfolios within the professional beauty market. This role manages the end-to-end lifecycle of an assigned category or Brand within PPD. This role encompasses strategic go to market planning and the cultivation of strong market positioning for their Brand.

The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with executive presence who is able to navigate complex coordination within a matrixed environment. This role requires seamless collaboration with cross-functional executive teams—including Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance—to execute a comprehensive merchandising strategy across stores, ...