Senior Regional Merchandiser

Columbia Sportswear Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Strategic thinking","Persuasion","Storytelling","Analytical thinking"]

Own regional merchandising strategy and execution for U.S. seasonal assortments, balancing brand-building initiatives with high-volume commercial drivers to support long-term revenue growth. Lead end-in-mind assortment planning, manage product handover to Sales, and run the seasonal adoption process from concept through sales meeting. Partner with Sales, Planning, Marketing, and Product Creation to shape investment priorities, improve forecast accuracy, and optimize SKU productivity.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
1 month ago

Senior Regional Merchandiser

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Job Summary

Own regional merchandising strategy and execution for U.S. seasonal assortments, balancing brand-building initiatives with high-volume commercial drivers to support long-term revenue growth. Lead end-in-mind assortment planning, manage product handover to Sales, and run the seasonal adoption process from concept through sales meeting. Partner with Sales, Planning, Marketing, and Product Creation to shape investment priorities, improve forecast accuracy, and optimize SKU productivity.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Build market- and consumer-relevant seasonal assortments aligned to brand strategy using historical performance, trend insights, and risk/reward analysis.
  • •Lead end-in-mind assortment planning, including channel segmentation, retail floor capacity, delivery flow, storytelling, and product strategy.
  • •Own product handover to Sales and manage the full seasonal adoption process through sales meeting to meet financial targets and SKU/style goals.
  • •Maintain merchandising systems/data accuracy across adoption, pricing, forecasting, and catalog readiness.
  • •Improve forecast accuracy and SKU/productivity each season; partner with Sales, Planning, Marketing, and Product Creation on growth strategies, pricing, and investment priorities.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability401kEmployee DiscountsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of merchandising experience in sportswear, outdoor, or specialty retail categories.
  • •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, and PowerPoint, plus Adobe Creative Suite (PC or Mac).
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Business (or related) or equivalent experience in merchandising or sales.
Experience:5+ yearsSportswearOutdoorSpecialty retail
Education:Bachelor's in Business
Skills:CommunicationStrategic thinkingPersuasionStorytellingAnalytical thinking
Tech Stack:MS WordExcelPowerPointAdobe Creative Suite

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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