Brand Merchandising
The nature of the work is focused on consumer insights, assortment planning, Go to Market, and product management activities.
Ensure merchandised assortments allow appropriate segmentation, deliver differentiation of the market place and drive incremental growth. Finalize all category assortment plans and gain resolution against issues on flow, pricing and distribution decisions. Work to ensure assortment category vision is driven to the retail floor and that end state is profitable consumer right assortments. Optimize the planning and placement of products in the appropriate format.
Partners closely with product, merchandising, and sales teams to determine the best product for specific accounts, and supports product allocation.
Minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience in a merchandising role. Excel expertise. Marketplace awareness. Detail-oriented. Able to work in ambiguity. Team player mindset. Comfortable with public speaking (primarily to internal audiences).
AV (Assort Visual) experience. Prior experience with a global athletic/sportswear brand. In-store retail experience. Soccer / sport category exposure.
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 5 years directly relevant work experience. One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs. Degree preferred, not a hard requirement.