Head of Global Footwear
Dr. Martens
Shoes, Footwear
London - Großbritannien
Manager / Team Leader
Hybrid
Experteer Overview
In this senior role, you shape the global footwear strategy and portfolio for Dr. Martens, leading cross-functional collaboration to drive growth, margin, and brand distinctiveness. You’ll steer product direction across categories, guided by consumer insight and cultural trends, while ensuring global consistency and commercial viability. The position sits at the heart of fast-moving projects that define how the brand shows up to consumers now and in the future. You’ll lead a global merchandising and product team to deliver impactful, data-informed decisions that support long-term brand ambition.
Compensation / Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Welcome free pair of Docs
- Buy as you Earn share scheme
- 65% off all Docs
- 50% off Accessories
- Pension scheme through Aviva
Responsibilities
- Define end-to-end global footwear strategy and long-term portfolio direction across categories
- Direct global product creation and assortment planning with balanced lifecycle flow and SKU efficiency
- Integrate consumer insight, cultural trends, and competitive intelligence into category strategy
- Provide cross-functional leadership across Merchandising, Design, Product Development and Brand with strong governance
- Lead and develop the global footwear merchandising team and collaborate with Go-to-Market teams for regional execution
Key requirements
- Deep expertise in global footwear product creation, strategy, and assortment planning
- Strong strategic and commercial acumen with data-driven analysis
- Excellent understanding of cultural trends, market dynamics, and evolving consumer expectations
- Proven leadership with ability to inspire teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Highly organized with strong balance of creative integrity and commercial outcomes
Description
In this senior role, you shape the global footwear strategy and portfolio for Dr. Martens, leading cross-functional collaboration to drive g…
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