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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 (https://www.dickies.com/dickies-careers.html) or www.dickies.com .

Position: Senior Manager, Collaborations & SMUs

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Manager, Collaborations & SMUs at Dickies looks a little like this.

The Senior Manager of Global Collaborations & SMUs will work within the Global Product Team, covering all regions. This role collaborates closely with design, marketing, sales, and global and regional merchandising teams. The primary responsibility is to manage the global roadmap and strategy for collaborations and special product requests (SMUs), acting as a central hub for strategy, planning, merchandising, and go-to-market (GTM) plans. This position reports to the Chief Merchandising Officer. 

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

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for global collaborations, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and business objectives. 

• Act as the central hub for strategy, planning, merchandising, and GTM plans for global collaborations, providing visibility to brand collaborations worldwide and ensuring consistency and alignment across regions. 

• Serve as the primary liaison for the global team, managing special product requests (SMUs) for the regions, supporting localization efforts by ensuring SMUs align with global strategies and meet regional market needs. 

• Lead collaboration planning including definition of assortment, distribution, and deal terms. 

• Strong project management to lead collaborations from concept to execution. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, category merchandising, regional merchandising, marketing, and sales, to ensure cohesive and successful collaboration initiatives. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and collaborators. 

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of collaboration and SMU initiatives, making adjustments as necessary to achieve desired outcomes. 

• Present collaboration and SMU strategies and results to senior leadership and key stakeholders. 

• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and technological advancements to drive innovation in collaborations and SMUs. 

• Define collaboration and SMU strategies based on short and long-range category product strategies. 

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 Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required to have, we are most interested in your *7+ years of experience in product management, merchandising, or a related field, preferably in the apparel or consumer goods industry. *

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Proven track record of managing successful global collaborations and SMU initiatives. 

• Strong sense of style and design, with the ability to curate and create visually appealing products. 

• Keen awareness of current and emerging fashion trends, with the ability to translate these into commercially viable products. 

• Strong strategic thinking and project management skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software. 

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools. 

• Creative mindset with the ability to drive innovation in product offerings. 

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. 

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 (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) 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 YO U.

A re you in?

Hiring Range :

$112,320.00 USD - $140,400.00 USD annually

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.

P lease 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.

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