Edouard Gros

About Edouard Gros

Experienced Merchandiser with a demonstrated 15+ year history of working in the apparel, sporting goods and fashion industry. Strong product management professional skilled in Trend Analysis, Retail, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team Leadership, and Apparel.Currently directly responsible for a 10+ person team, from building, recruiting, and leading, to managing, coaching, and mentoring. Particularly qualified in fostering strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, development, finance, and executive stakeholders. Approaches problem-solving with a solution-driven mindset and out-of-the-box reasoning, utilizing both critical thinking and creativity. Proven track record in driving innovation while honoring brand DNA, optimizing line efficiency, and meeting financial targets. Brings extensive brand and product knowledge to the table, steering initiatives in innovation and sustainability. Successfully manages distribution and tiering strategies to enhance product lifecycles. Proficient in icon and franchise management, with a strategic approach to collection and assortment building to foster consumer-centric thinking.Deeply connected to the design and creative process, ensuring a 360-degree perspective to seamlessly convey the brand\'s vision and message from inception to the retail level. Recognized for identifying growth opportunities through analytics, commercial insights, and global market research, as well as facilitating impactful collaborations that align with the brand\'s vision. Overall, a strategic thinker contributing to the success and growth of global brands through a comprehensive understanding of merchandising and a demonstrated commitment to innovative solutions.

Experience

1. Senior Director Global Merchandising Apparel

   The North Face

   Jun 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Senior Director of Global apparel Merchandising, leading Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle, Icon Management, Distribution and Segmentation

Education

• IAE FRANCE - Écoles Universitaires de Management

  Masters 2, Marketing

  2006 — 2007

• OMNES Education

  Masters 1, Marketing

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Merchandising
• Sporting Goods
• Retail
• Strategy
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Fashion
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sportswear
• Marketing Strategy
• Trend
• Apparel
• Trend Analysis
• Footwear