Job Description
Who We Are
At Fossil Group, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.
Make An Impact:
Reporting to the Senior Director, the Divisional Brand Manager is a key merchandising leader responsible for driving both the global product strategy and day-to-day execution for Emporio Armani jewelry.
This role operates as the day-to-day owner of the global merchandising business, translating long-range vision into actionable plans while leading cross-functional teams to deliver strong commercial results. The Brand Manager is expected to bring a clear point of view, drive decisions, and ensure executional excellence
This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.
What you will do in this role:
• Partner on the 3-year product and category strategy, shaping growth drivers, icon platforms, and pricing architecture
• Define and evolve global assortment strategy aligned with brand positioning and financial goals
• Identify opportunities to expand categories and strengthen core icons
• Lead seasonal line plans (SS/FH) from concept through market execution
• Drive weekly and monthly business reviews, translating insights into clear actions
• Manage product lifecycle end-to-end, including launch, in-season optimization, and exit strategies
• Act as the central merchandising lead across Design, Product Development, Planning, Marketing, and Commercial teams
• Drive alignment, ensure accountability, and maintain momentum against key milestones
• Partner with regional teams to balance global strategy with local market needs
• Partner with Planning to deliver against revenue, margin, and sell-through targets
• Drive full-price performance through strong assortment and pricing decisions
• Lead merchandising inputs for sales launches, buyer meetings, and licensor presentations
Who You Are:
• 8–12 years of merchandising experience with a balance of strategy and execution
• Experience owning both product direction and day-to-day business management
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate data into action
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and external partners
• Thinks strategically while operating with urgency and ownership
• Comfortable managing both high-level strategy and detailed execution
• Strong decision-maker with a clear point of view on product
• Drives alignment and accountability across teams
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs
At Fossil Group, we embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where all employees are encouraged to contribute their unique selves and perspectives as valued members of our team.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know at careers@fossil.com.
