Director Of Sales and Merchandising - Mens

Our Story

At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Director of Sales & Wholesale Merchandising leads wholesale revenue growth by owning account strategy, seasonal sell-in/sell-through, assortment planning, and merchandising execution across key wholesale partners. This role bridges sales strategy and product merchandising, ensuring assortments are both commercially strong and brand-right while driving profitable growth.

Responsibilities

Sales Leadership & Account Management

• Own wholesale revenue targets across all accounts and regions
• Develop and execute seasonal sales strategies to meet and exceed volume and margin goals
• Lead key account relationships (e.g., Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, specialty boutiques, distributors)
• Negotiate terms including pricing, markdown support, returns, exclusives, and delivery windows
• Partner with accounts on growth opportunities, doors, and category expansion

Wholesale Merchandising & Assortment Strategy

• Lead seasonal assortment planning by account, channel, and region
• Align product offering to customer needs, floor sets, and door-specific strategies
• Partner with Design and Product teams to influence line architecture, depth, and pricing
• Ensure cohesive storytelling across collections, launches, and key moments (Q4, gifting, etc.)
• Oversee seasonal sell-in tools, line sheets, and showroom merchandising

Forecasting, Planning & Performance

• Own wholesale forecasting and demand planning in partnership with Planning and Operations
• Analyze sell-through, inventory levels, and market trends to inform future assortments
• Drive in-season strategies including reorders, swaps, markdowns, and chase opportunities
• Monitor margin performance and take action to protect profitability

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Marketing on go-to-market calendars, campaigns, and product launches
• Partner with Operations and Production to align delivery timelines and inventory flow
• Work with Finance on revenue forecasting, margin targets, and budget planning
• Serve as the voice of wholesale customer insights internally

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the wholesale sales and merchandising team
• Set clear performance goals and KPIs
• Build scalable processes to support growth and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in wholesale sales and merchandising, preferably in contemporary fashion or consumer goods
• Proven success managing top-tier wholesale accounts and achieving revenue growth
• Strong assortment planning, merchandising, and analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.

• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).

• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.

• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.

• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $152,800.00 - $191,000.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.  The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

 

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.