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JENNIFER BURRELL

Napa,CA

Summary

Digital commerce and commercial executive with experience scaling consumer businesses across ecommerce merchandising and omnichannel retail. P&L owner focused on revenue and profitability growth through assortment expansion, personalization, conversion optimization, and new business models. Leads cross-functional teams to execute strategy and deliver measurable performance improvements.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Digital Commerce & Omnichannel Experience

Tailored Brands
Dublin, CA
03.2023 - Current

Manage $230M Men's Wearhouse & Moore's P&L, driving +15% YoY revenue growth for Men's Wearhouse and +11% YoY for Moore's through experience-led merchandising, CRO, and testing.

  • Oversee growth initiatives for ecomm, driving +30% YOY developing Ecomm only products and optimizing drop ship program.
  • Strategize pricing and promotions through testing elasticity, offer structure, and price-promo balance, enhancing revenue quality and margin performance.
  • Raised conversion rate +20 bps through structured A/B testing, funnel linking optimization, and content performance improvements.
  • Improved PDP engagement +22% YoY and PDP-to-ATC +3% by refining imagery, adding video, and establishing social proof strategy.
  • Partnered with customer service and operations to enhance post-purchase experience, boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Established performance metrics to assess team effectiveness and operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement.

Sr. Director Merchandising & Business Development

Rakuten, ShopStyle
San Francisco, CA
09.2020 - 07.2022
  • Drove 64% revenue growth in 2021 and 38% in 2022 by optimizing category presentation, partner mix, and storytelling across inspiration and conversion touchpoints.
  • Built scalable marketplace merchandising operating models and performance dashboards to optimize partner mix, pricing competitiveness, and category growth.
  • Designed and optimized end-to-end customer journeys across discovery, inspiration, and conversion, balancing ShopStyle's platform experience with individual retailer brand standards.
  • Balanced platform experience with partner brand standards to enhance customer engagement in a complex multi-SKU, multi-merchant environment.
  • Partnered with Creative, Product, Marketing, and Data teams to refine personalization logic and content strategy, improving homepage experiences.
  • Leveraged customer behavior and partner performance insights to drive experience improvements and optimize outcomes for customers and retailers.

Senior Director Digital Commerce

Shutterfly
Redwood City, CA
04.2015 - 05.2020
  • Built commercial narratives that connected product, content, and emotion – scaling the business through experience-led merchandising from $50M to $300M.
  • Directed e-commerce experience, digital merchandising, and lifecycle engagement strategies to align with key customer occasions and life events.
  • Owned brand messaging and experience execution across digital touchpoints, ensuring emotional resonance and consistency with Shutterfly purpose.
  • Executed homepage, category, and campaign strategies in collaboration with Creative, Marketing, and Product, ensuring cohesive brand representation.
  • Leveraged behavioral and performance data to continuously optimize storytelling for conversion and retention.
  • Managed strategic partnerships to expand market presence and drive brand visibility.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to maximize organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
  • Built and led teams through periods of accelerated growth, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and customer-first decision-making.

Omni Channel Divisional Merchandising Manager

Sears
San Francisco, CA
01.2012 - 02.2015
  • Head merchant responsible for a $400M business across retail and digital platforms in women's RTW.
  • Launched “Fast Fashion” pop-up, resulting in an 85% sell-through rate, exceeding average margins by reducing markdowns.
  • Led initiative to enhance the digital platform, achieving 64% growth.
  • Developed divisional seasonal merchandising strategies and coordinated promotional, inventory, and replenishment initiatives.
  • Worked closely with international manufacturers to cut production lead times by 6 weeks, improving inventory efficiency.
  • Traveled extensively to major fashion markets, collaborating with partners and design teams in NY, LA, and Asia.

Vice President Omni Channel Merchandising

Coldwater Creek
Sandpoint, ID
07.2007 - 12.2011
  • Owned $750M omnichannel P&L with accountability for revenue growth, margin, and inventory productivity across e-commerce and retail.
  • Developed Outlet strategy, developing products to optimize outlet assortments, driving dbl digit sales and margin.
  • Oversaw e-commerce operations, merchandising, site experience, and store-integrated initiatives to deliver a cohesive omnichannel journey.
  • Integrated digital and store channels through unified promotions, fulfillment models, and customer engagement strategies to create a seamless customer experience.
  • Led assortment architecture, pricing strategy, and inventory planning to enhance margin and maximize sell-through.
  • Partnered closely with marketing, creative, planning, technology, operations, and store leadership to align brand storytelling, assortment strategy, and experience execution.
  • Utilized customer insights, segmentation, and performance analytics to drive experience enhancements and inform assortment decisions, boosting customer loyalty.

Director of Merchandising

The North Face
San Leandro, CA
02.2005 - 07.2007
  • Drove double digit revenue increases developing merchandising foundation infrastructure for North Face Stores, opening over 20 new locations.
  • Managed product assortment plans, pricing strategies, and inventory levels to optimize sales performance.
  • Analyzed market trends to inform product selection and inventory management decisions.
  • Partnered cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Creative teams to align merchandising and digital experiences with brand purpose and environmental values.
  • Oversaw visual merchandising standards to maintain brand integrity in retail environments.
  • Coordinated promotional campaigns that enhanced consumer engagement and elevated brand awareness.
  • Conducted regular store visits to assess execution of merchandising initiatives and standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive brand presentation across channels.

Merchandising Manager

Gap Inc
San Francisco, CA
09.2001 - 02.2005
  • Developed seasonal merchandising strategies for diverse product lines, enhancing customer engagement and driving sales.
  • Analyzed sales data to optimize product assortment and placement, resulting in improved inventory turnover.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align inventory and marketing efforts.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely product delivery.
  • Conducted store visits to assess merchandising execution and compliance.
  • Identified growth opportunities in existing and new markets, contributing to strategic planning and expansion efforts.
  • Developed core expertise in large-scale retail merchandising, customer segmentation, and brand consistency across channels within a complex, multi-brand organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising & Business

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • P&L management
  • Revenue optimization
  • Omnichannel merchandising
  • Customer experience design
  • Market analysis
  • Performance metrics
  • AI optimization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Brand storytelling
  • Effective communication

Value Driven & Inclusive Leadership

  • Executive Sponsor, Women in Network – mentoring and leadership development program focused on advancing women in leadership and building inclusive career pathways
  • Board President & Board Member, Art Works (San Rafael, CA) – provided strategic oversight, budgeting governance, and facility improvements; partnered on community growth and new member acquisition initiatives
  • Adjunct Instructor, Dominican University – teach digital marketing and personal branding, integrating real-world ecommerce, leadership, and career development practices
  • Builder of high-performing teams across merchandising, content, analytics, and planning

Timeline

General Manager of Digital Commerce & Omnichannel Experience

Tailored Brands
03.2023 - Current

Sr. Director Merchandising & Business Development

Rakuten, ShopStyle
09.2020 - 07.2022

Senior Director Digital Commerce

Shutterfly
04.2015 - 05.2020

Omni Channel Divisional Merchandising Manager

Sears
01.2012 - 02.2015

Vice President Omni Channel Merchandising

Coldwater Creek
07.2007 - 12.2011

Director of Merchandising

The North Face
02.2005 - 07.2007

Merchandising Manager

Gap Inc
09.2001 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Science - Merchandising & Business

Florida State University
JENNIFER BURRELL