Lifestyle Senior Merchandising Manager - Global Flagship & E-commerce

Who We Are :

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION :

The Lifestyle Senior Merchandising Manager - Global Flagship & E-commerce is responsible for the art and science of merchandising the NB Flagship store and e-comm formats from a global business unit (GBU) perspective. You will partner with the global and regional GBU, VM and DTC teams to build bespoke flagship and digital flagship assortments for apparel, footwear, and accessories, informed by brand ambition, data, store capacities and consumer insights. This role will build assortments into a plan that achieves the commercial goals, through brand and category stories as a pinnacle expression of the NB brand.

You will be the independent mediator between GBU and regions, always strive for pragmatic solutions that find optimal positions between commercial, brand and business goals. You will work cross functionally with partners in all categories to deliver a cross-category representation that will include performance and lifestyle propositions across footwear, apparel and accessories.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES :

• Lead the apparel merchandising efforts for the Business Unit and be the conduit in and out of the regions for the GBU teams at flagship retail (Boston, London, Tokyo, NYC ) and e-commerce globally.
• Partner with team members and functions to deliver aligned collaborative solutions to represent the desired brand goals and values.
• Deliver a seasonal Flagship and e-comm plan & assortment for footwear, apparel, and accessories that is story led, with planned product mix and lifecycles.
• Deliver world class product showcases
• Integrate consumer insights and regional feedback to shape the overall long-range plan for the flagship and e-commerce businesses
• Have a strong knowledge of lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories
• Solicit, consolidate and reconcile commercial regional input to validate current and prior seasonal performance, to inform future assortment planning
• Ensure GBU & brand plans are adopted in alignment to the Flagship & e-commerce plan at each milestone consistently in all markets
• Drive the Flagship & E-commerce brand assortment at each milestone stage, ensure key stories and game plan are front and center for the season. Ensure consistency in adoption and lifecycle planning with broader brand plans and strategy
• Build flagship & e-commerce assortments and plans alongside other DTC formats and wholesale accounts, deliver strategic alignment and of the overall business plan
• Build assortments to pre-planned zones delivering against share and mix targets established in the LRP and LPA for the season.
• Maintain the integrity of key styles through lifecycle management & product segmentation
• Facilitate key touch points and milestones with the markets, planning, GTM milestones and certain commercial touchpoints
• Serve as the cross functional team voice in mid to long term strategy planning for DTC flagship (physical retail and ecommerce)
• Be the day to day go to for the regional DTC teams managing the flagship and e-commerce process in region

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS :

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range : $118,390.00 - $152,760.00 - $187,130.00 Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

Regular Associate Benefits

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and / or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran, or any other protected status.