Merchandising Manager

Join a global leader renowned for its innovative spirit and commitment to crafting exceptional products that inspire exploration and empower individuals. This company stands at the forefront of its industry, driven by a mission to connect people with high-quality, purpose-driven gear. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual to join their team and make a significant impact on product strategy and market success.

In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of product offerings, driving regional relevance, and ensuring consumer-centric assortments. You'll have the exciting opportunity to influence product lines from conception to market, directly impacting how customers experience and engage with beloved products. Your expertise will directly contribute to achieving financial targets and strengthening market presence.

**Here's how you'll make an impact:**

* **Strategic Vision & Execution:** Develop seasonal strategy, line architecture, and pricing for your assigned category, collaborating with leadership to shape regional line architecture and assortment strategies. Establish regional pricing strategies, adhering to global guidelines, and optimize product offerings across diverse retail environments to meet market objectives.

* **Product Line Development:** Provide critical feedback on product styles and line plans to global partners, ensuring local consumer needs are met. Develop consumer-centric assortments aligned with category objectives at key Go-To-Market milestones.

* **In-Season Management:** Contribute to in-season marketplace execution, manage capacity, and partner with regional planning to achieve financial targets.

* **Market Trend Analysis:** Continuously monitor consumer demand trends, leveraging insights to inform planning and assortment decisions. Conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support seasonal product strategy.

* **Regional Relevance:** Identify and champion regional relevance through special product initiatives and unique product offerings, defining assortments, segmentation, and customer-specific programs in alignment with global functions.

* **Showroom Presentation:** Define product sets for regional showrooms to effectively showcase upcoming collections.

* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Present your category strategy to planning, marketing, and channel teams, fostering alignment and driving cohesive market approaches.

**What you'll bring:**

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* Proficiency in Excel functions for data analysis and reporting.

* Strong command of Microsoft Applications.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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