Sr US Footwear Merchandiser

Columbia Sportswear Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Account presentation","Commercial acumen","Market and trend analysis","Strategic planning"]

Own the seasonal and multi-year footwear category strategy for the US, translating market trends and consumer insight into assortment, pricing, and line adoption plans. Lead seasonal briefs and style forecasts to hit financial and style-count targets, partnering closely with Sales, Planning, and Global Merchandising. Pre-line key accounts, educate the sales force on product innovation and marketing support, and assess long-term growth workstreams with measurable risk/reward.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
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Sr US Footwear Merchandiser

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Job Summary

Own the seasonal and multi-year footwear category strategy for the US, translating market trends and consumer insight into assortment, pricing, and line adoption plans. Lead seasonal briefs and style forecasts to hit financial and style-count targets, partnering closely with Sales, Planning, and Global Merchandising. Pre-line key accounts, educate the sales force on product innovation and marketing support, and assess long-term growth workstreams with measurable risk/reward.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and deliver the seasonal and multi-year footwear strategy for the US region using market trends, consumer insight, and competitive analysis.
  • •Own seasonal briefs, line adoption, pricing, assortment direction, and style forecasts to meet financial and style-count targets.
  • •Partner with merchandising leadership, Sales, Planning, and Global Merchandising to incorporate regional needs into the global line plan and ensure target execution.
  • •Pre-line key accounts with compelling stories and initiatives; educate the sales force on product innovation, technologies, assortments, and marketing support.
  • •Lead workstreams with Sales and Planning to define seasonal and long-term growth plans, assessing financial risk and reward.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability401kFlexible SpendingEapEmployee DiscountsPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience.
  • •5-8 years of product or merchandising experience in the sportswear, outdoor, or action sports industry.
  • •Strong footwear market and trend knowledge with proven merchandising and assortment planning experience.
  • •Ability to provide clear product direction and use market intelligence to drive assortment decisions.
  • •Cross-functional collaboration and account presentation skills with commercial acumen to translate insight into plans.
Experience:5-8 yearsSportswearOutdoorAction sports
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationAccount presentationCommercial acumenMarket and trend analysisStrategic planning

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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