Caleres, Inc.

About the Company

Caleres is the home of today’s most coveted footwear brands around the world and represents a diverse portfolio spanning all of life’s styles and experiences. Every shoe tells a story and Caleres has the perfect fit for every one of them. Caleres’ brands live in all channels of today’s global marketplace, including our 1,200+ branded retail locations as well as department and specialty stores, branded e-commerce sites, and many third-party retail sites. Our brand collections have been developed and acquired to meet the evolving needs of today’s assorted and growing audiences. Consumer insights drive every aspect of the innovation, design, and craft that go into our distinctly positioned brands, including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Allen Edmonds, Vionic, and Dr. Scholl’s Shoes. Caleres’ 145-year legacy of craftsmanship provides our foundation. But our next chapters are being written through investments in technology, trend research, manufacturing, sustainability, sourcing, and the brilliant people who will lead us into the future – helping Caleres deliver the strongest, most desired brand portfolio in the market. The Caleres story is most simply defined by the company’s mission: Inspire people to feel great…feet first.

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Company Name

Caleres, Inc.

Job Title

Director, International Account Management and Merchandising

Job Description

**Job Title:** Director, International Account Management and Merchandising **Role Summary:** Leads international product development and account management for multiple footwear brands, driving sales growth, market expansion, and alignment with global merchandising strategies. Acts as a senior liaison between brand teams, demand planning, and external partners to ensure seamless product lifecycle execution across international markets. **Expectations:** - Achieve international sales targets and budget forecasts. - Deliver accurate demand planning and order management from IBP to SAP. - Expand brand presence by onboarding and training key global partners. - Provide market intelligence on competitors, pricing, and local nuances. - Ensure consistent brand messaging and customer experience across all regions. **Key Responsibilities:** - Support brand teams (e.g., Naturalizer, LifeStride, Dr. Scholl’s) with international product development needs. - Analyze sales trends, track performance against budget, and forecast year‑over‑year results. - Collaborate with Global Merchandising on regional assortment planning and price architecture. - Oversee full account lifecycle: product setup, market material distribution, forecasting, order roll‑ups, store openings, and global marketing alignment. - Partner with Demand Planning/Operations to manage order placement, shipment execution, and revenue collection. - Identify and onboard strategic partnerships in priority consumer markets. - Serve as subject‑matter expert on international market dynamics, competitor activity, and channel strategies. - Lead partner onboarding and training on product knowledge, brand story, and customer experience standards. **Required Skills:** - 10+ years of experience in retail, fashion, footwear, or consumer goods with international exposure. - Proven people‑leadership and team‑development capabilities. - Strong analytical and quantitative abilities; advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office. - Deep product and consumer insight; ability to predict market demand. - Excellent communication, empathy, and relationship‑building skills with diverse partners. - Financial acumen and solid understanding of fashion and retail economics. - Ability to navigate pricing rules, marketing/PR touchpoints, and sales channel nuances across regions. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree (any discipline). - No specific certifications required; relevant industry training or certifications are a plus.

St louis, United states

On site

Senior

20-12-2025