Professional Summary
Professional Overview
India Rosse is a seasoned merchandising executive with over a decade of experience in the luxury retail and fashion industries. As the Director of Merchandising for Women's Retail Bags, SLGs, and Specialty Accessories at Coach, she leverages her deep product expertise and data-driven insights to drive category growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role at Coach, India is responsible for leading the merchandising strategy and execution for the company's women's handbags, small leather goods, and specialty accessories. She collaborates cross-functionally with design, product development, and marketing teams to translate consumer insights into compelling product assortments that resonate with the brand's target audience. Under her leadership, India has implemented data-driven processes to optimize inventory management, improve sell-through rates, and enhance the overall profitability of her product categories.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Coach, India held various merchandising roles of increasing responsibility at leading fashion brands such as Rebecca Taylor and Tory Burch. As the Director of Merchandising at Rebecca Taylor, she spearheaded the brand's transformation into a contemporary lifestyle label, driving double-digit revenue growth through strategic category expansions and targeted assortment planning. During her tenure at Tory Burch, India progressed from a Merchant role to a Senior Merchandise Manager, where she played a pivotal role in aligning the brand's product offerings with evolving consumer preferences.
Academic Background
India holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Georgia, where she graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Luxury and contemporary fashion merchandising
- Product lifecycle management
- Assortment planning and inventory optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Data analytics and performance-driven decision-making
- Strategic category expansion and brand positioning
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, India has demonstrated a consistent track record of driving profitable growth and strengthening brand equity. At Coach, she has implemented innovative merchandising strategies that have resulted in improved sell-through rates, reduced markdowns, and increased gross margins for her product categories. India's ability to translate consumer insights into compelling product offerings has earned her recognition as a highly respected industry leader.
Conclusion
With her strong merchandising acumen, strategic mindset, and passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, India Rosse is poised to continue making significant contributions to the success of Coach and the broader retail landscape.
