group manager, Merchandise

July 1, 2025

<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Now Brewing – Merchant Category Team Lead / Merchandise Group Manager – U.S. #tobeapartnerWith every cup, with every conversation, with every community – we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection. <o:p></o:p>Merchandising is a key brand builder that taps into customers’ love for Starbucks in an enduring way. We are responsible for the development and promotion of non-food items, primarily serveware, but incl. apparel, brewing, and lifestyle items. We are P&L owners and brand builders that sit within the broader marketing organization. Our work is multi-channel (Company-Owned Stores, Licensed Stores, Flagship), Multi-brand (Starbucks, Starbucks Reserve) and Multi-disciplinary (Brand, Business).<o:p></o:p>Starbucks needs a talented, disciplined professional with a growth-mindset to create and lead the future of Merchandise for our U.S. Company-Owned and Licensed Stores. As the Merchandise Category Team Lead / Merchandise Group Manager, you’ll use your keen strategic and portfolio management skills to manage and lead a team to define the future of merchandise. Bring your relentless curiosity, strategic expertise, nimbleness and passion for retail, and desire to unlock the limitless possibilities. In return, you will be able to chart your own career development path with the diverse and ample career opportunities at Starbucks today and tomorrow. <o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">The ideal candidate is experienced in building a merchandise portfolio assortment from concept to launch in-store with ongoing P&L responsibility. This candidate also possesses a fundamental understanding of manufacturing and product development in serveware, tabletop, home furnishings, or relevant categories. Candidate also has experience identifying and developing successful merchandise collaborations.As a Merchandise Category Team Lead / Merchandise Group Manager, you will…<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Lead a team and partner with our internal and external stakeholders to co-create dynamic and sophisticated Merchandise portfolio for the next 2-3 years <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Develop a clear strategy across hundreds of merchandise SKUs and multiple categories, creating a positive impact for customers, partners and the business, while improving clarity for key stakeholders<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Drive the merchandise collab calendar as part of the overall assortment strategy<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Bring a keen curiosity and demonstrated aptitude around measuring sales and financial impact of the evergreen and seasonal assortment, as well as key initiatives and product segments<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Co-create flexible business models to improve speed to market from concept to on-shelf while driving topline sales and profitability <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Manage the day-to-day work of your team (3-5 direct reports) and unlock the potential of your team members through coaching and supporting them as they chart their career <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Create operational strategies that drive business outcomes by using your knowledge of the retail industry and your ability to leverage and drive customer and business insights <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Build the organizational capabilities that put our strategies into action by developing and executing clear workplans, fostering best practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams on product launches and measuring results<o:p></o:p></li></ul>We’d love to hear from people with:<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">A breadth and depth of merchandise assortment experience: Strong demonstrated experience and interest in the retail industry<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">A fundamental understanding of manufacturing and product development in serveware, tabletop, home furnishings, or relevant categories<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Demonstrated experience partnering on exclusive or collaborated merchandise products with vendors and/or designers <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Portfolio management: Demonstrated experience in concepting and creating a portfolio of merchandise across multiple merchandise segments and product categories <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Analytics and Data-Driven Insights: Strong quantitative skills and an ability to articulate insights from data; Able to create a P&L, understand business drivers and financial analysis<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Proactively Identify New Opportunities: Strategic mindset and the ability to sift through complexity to find new business opportunities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Leadership: Adept at presenting information, providing feedback, confronting issues, and communicating across all levels of the organization and within the team that you lead<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Nimble: Ability to move quickly to drive from insights and information to decisions in a fast-paced environment<o:p></o:p></li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS:<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Bachelors degree or 4 or more years of US military experience <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Requirement of 5-10 years in Merchandise category and product portfolio management; experience with retailers with strong merchant fundamentals a plus<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Experience managing and coaching 2+ direct reports<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Strength in analytics (i.e. pricing & margin analysis, forecasting inputs, sales performance and drivers analysis, etc.)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Successful track record collaborating with cross-functional partner groups, such as sourcing, supply chain, creative studio and planning <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.15pt; line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; background: white;">Visual merchandising experience a plus</li></ul>As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to <a href="file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: windowtext; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">starbucksbenefits.com</a>. <o:p></o:p>The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; color: red;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!<o:p></o:p><a style="mso-comment-reference: CM_1; mso-comment-date: 20250423T1641; mso-comment-done: yes;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. </a><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at <a href="mailto:applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com</a><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> or 1(888) 611-2258.<o:p></o:p>

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