Job Details

About PHOENIX

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform that owns and operates the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a modern, confident, and effortless style for everyday wear and special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand that pioneers exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at express.com and bonobos.com.

Location

Columbus Corporate Headquarters, Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a cohesive merchandising strategy that aligns with cross‑functional strategies (design, marketing, visual, store operations, etc.).
• Lead short‑term and long‑term product and business strategies that grow the business and maximize the potential of stores and eCommerce.
• Use customer profile and market insights to identify trends, adapt them to the brand, and scale them appropriately.
• Drive innovation and new ideas on product, ensuring the merchandising vision is executed to fruition.
• Communicate and track team performance against the strategic view of the line.
• Build and empower a high‑performing merchant team through strong leadership and continuous talent development.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross‑functional teams to influence decision‑making and build trust.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, retail merchandising, fashion merchandising, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively significant merchant roles in apparel, preferably in specialty and/or full‑line retail.
• Strategic thinker with strong presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven management experience with demonstrated leadership potential.
• Strong problem‑solving, conflict management, and mentoring skills.
• Proficient in computer tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google Suite).

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Collaborative mindset with a diverse team.
• Decisive and quick to act with sound judgment.
• Driven to challenge the status quo and take calculated risks.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of any federal, state or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-###-#### and say 'Associate Relations' or e‑mail ...@Express.com.

Notification to Agencies

PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third‑party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third‑parties for hires made.