Sr. Footwear Merchant - International

Columbia Sportswear Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Clear communication","Influencing across functions","Detail-oriented execution","Storytelling","Analytical problem-solving"]

Drive international footwear merchandising for the Distributor Region by partnering with the Footwear Merch Director to build consumer-right seasonal assortments. Balance brand-building initiatives with high-volume commercial drivers, analyze business reports, and shape future line direction with Product Creation teams. Own merchandising systems accuracy and support go-to-market adoption. Improve forecast accuracy and SKU productivity while partnering closely with Sales and cross-functional teams.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
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Sr. Footwear Merchant - International

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Job Summary

Drive international footwear merchandising for the Distributor Region by partnering with the Footwear Merch Director to build consumer-right seasonal assortments. Balance brand-building initiatives with high-volume commercial drivers, analyze business reports, and shape future line direction with Product Creation teams. Own merchandising systems accuracy and support go-to-market adoption. Improve forecast accuracy and SKU productivity while partnering closely with Sales and cross-functional teams.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Collaborate with the Footwear Merch Director to execute regional merchandising strategies and build seasonal assortments aligned to brand strategy.
  • •Balance brand heat with high-volume commercial drivers and analyze business reports to support regional leadership decisions.
  • •Partner with Product Creation teams on investment priorities and End-in-Mind assortment planning (channel segmentation, pricing strategy, merchandising classification).
  • •Support go-to-market merchandising handover and adoption process through sales meeting, ensuring financial targets, SKU productivity, and style count goals.
  • •Own and maintain merchandising systems and data integrity (adoption, pricing, forecasting, catalog readiness) and manage sample ordering and sample room organization.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityEapEmployee DiscountsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of merchandising experience in sportswear, outdoor, or specialty retail categories.
  • •Experience in footwear merchandising or product creation is preferred.
  • •Strong business and product management skills with demonstrated financial acumen.
  • •Deep understanding of the consumer, retail landscape, and competitive marketplace.
  • •Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite (PC or Mac), with a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
Experience:5+ yearsSportswearOutdoorSpecialty retailInternational merchandising
Education:Bachelor's in Business or related field
Skills:Clear communicationInfluencing across functionsDetail-oriented executionStorytellingAnalytical problem-solving
Tech Stack:MS WordExcelPowerPointAdobe Creative SuitePCMac

Company Brief

Columbia Sportswear Company
Designs, manufactures, and markets outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment under brands including Columbia, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear, serving consumers globally with performance-driven products for outdoor activities.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Portland, United States
Founded: 1938
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