Merchandising Manager

PRODUCT MERCHANDISING MANAGER
GEORG JENSEN & ROYAL COPENHAGEN

OUR COMPANY
Vita Brands is part of Fiskars Group, and owns a curated portfolio of design-led brands united by craftsmanship, material mastery, and enduring desirability.

Our portfolio spans three distinct Brand Houses with a total of 12 brands:

• House of Danish Design - Georg Jensen and Royal Copenhagen

• House of Nordic Design - Iittala, Moomin Arabia, Arabia, Rorstrand and Hackman

• House of British & Irish Design - Waterford, Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Royal Albertand Rogaka

Together, these brands represent more than 300 years of design heritage while creating the icons of tomorrow. Across categories including porcelain, crystal, glass, silver, stainless steel and fine jewellery, we craft products designed to be collected, gifted, treasured and passed on for generations.

OUR ROLE
As Product Merchandising Manager for George Jensen and Royal Copenhagen in the US and Canada, you'll play a key role in shaping the product and commercial strategy for Denmark's two most iconic heritage brands. Working closely with Global Merchandising, Product, Sales, and local market teams, you'll translate global strategies into relevant assortments, pricing, and product opportunities for the North American market. This role combines strong analytical and commercial skills with a genuine understanding of products, customers, and market trends. Success comes from balancing data-driven decision-making with sound product judgement, while confidently navigating the needs of multiple brands, stakeholders, and markets.

This is primarily a remote role open to candidates based in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut. Occasional travel to our New York showroom will be required.

Salary Range of $115,000-$130,000 Annually.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
In this role, you'll turn global merchandising strategies into commercially effective plans for the US and Canada. You'll work across assortment planning, pricing, margin optimization, product launches, and sales support, ensuring that product decisions are relevant to the local market while remaining aligned with global brand direction. Your responsibilities will include:

• Create and maintain master US and Canada price lists, conducting wholesale and retail margin analyses to support strategic pricing decisions.
• Define local assortments, localize pricing for sales tools (catalogues, NPI line lists), and identify opportunities for special collections tailored to local customer needs.
• Conduct SKU rationalization analyses and manage the communication and execution of resulting assortment updates.
• Partner with Sales to provide local forecasts for new product launches (NPI) and deliver compelling product presentations for customer and sales training.
• Act as the "voice of the market," sharing local insights, competitor activity, and trend feedback with Global Merchandising and Product teams to shape the future assortment.
• Establish and maintain clear processes and guidelines for assortment, pricing, and product requests across the North American market.

WHO YOU ARE
We're looking for an experienced merchandising professional who combines strong analytical and commercial skills with a genuine interest in products and design. You enjoy working with data, building assortments, and turning complex information into clear recommendations and actionable plans. Most importantly, you're someone who can confidently manage competing priorities, collaborate across a global organization, and provide clear guidance while balancing local market needs with global brand direction. You'll likely have:

• A relevant bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in merchandising, pricing, or category management, ideally within a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical skills, financial acumen, and advanced Excel capabilities, with proven experience in wholesale pricing and margin analysis.
• A track record of translating market data, customer trends, and competitor activity into clear commercial recommendations
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional global teams without direct authority.
• The confidence to challenge requests, apply commercial judgement, and act as a clear gatekeeper when needed.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in design, home, lifestyle, or premium consumer brands.
• Fluency in English.

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP
We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV in English today. Don't worry about a cover letter-your application is enough to indicate your interest.

We are committed to protecting your personal data, so we only accept applications through our career website.

Last day of application:

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer well-being focused programs (funds for wellness activities; gym, yoga classes, etc.) and health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer retirement contribution matching providing you with financial security in your post-work years.

Employee Support: Life happens, and we're here to support you. We currently offer paid sick leave, paid parental leave (for both birthing and non-birthing parent) and employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. We offer bonus incentives, and profit sharing.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Pioneering design to makethe everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2025, Fiskars Group's global net sales were EUR 1.1 billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.

BA Vita offers products in the high-end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita's reported net sales were EUR 613 million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees.

BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars' net sales were EUR 522 million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees.