Placement: VP of MERCHANDISING
A VP of Merchandising search — spanning four interviews and an on-site visit — brought to completion through Brick Executive Search's relentless commitment to alignment, precision, and securing the right talent for a high-growth retailer.
By Hope Brick
Published 4/21/26
This one makes my heart sing....
This placement is for a client who Brick Executive Search has been partnering with since we launched in 2021. They are more than a client... they are family .
The #VPofMerchandising for this HIGH GROWTH retailer is a pivotal role for which we have been searching for a long time ...
Think of a #rubkicscube .Think of how critical it is to cast a high performance team . Each cast member must work well with the other. Each member must have the same priorites - be aligned in serving the customer , right?
It is A -okay, that this search took time.
We met candidate Sue Jean Bang on November 18, 2025.
First Interview with AKIRA on November 20, 2025
Second Interview with AKIRA December 17, 2025
On site visit to Chicago February 4, 2026
Fourth and Final Interview with AKIRA March 27, 2026
When a candidate and a company agree to commit to one another they are going to serve the customer with a relentless passion to be BOLD... it is MAGIC.
Sue Jean Bang will start her next chapter on May 18, 2026.
Congratulations .