Beschreibung

In this role, you will lead the merchandising strategy for the EMEA region, guiding a talented team to create consumer-focused product plans. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve analyzing market trends, driving profitability, and collaborating with global teams to ensure a seamless product experience.

Anforderungen

• •12+ years of experience in merchandising
• •7+ years of experience in team building and leadership
• •Product obsession and understanding of product rationale
• •Expertise in driving strategy, line planning, and line architecture
• •Proven track record in multi-year business strategy execution
• •Clear vision and team alignment skills
• •Influential leadership and high emotional intelligence
• •Strong business acumen in complex matrix environments
• •Relationship building and partnership creation
• •Proven people leadership and team coaching skills
• •Tireless integrity in driving excellence
• •Strong understanding of outdoor apparel and accessories marketplace
• •Flourishing in fast-growth, entrepreneurial environments
• •Proactivity in identifying issues and developing solutions
• •Willingness to travel internationally
• •Commitment to finding the best solutions
• •Passion for work and outdoor activities

Aufgaben

• •Develop regional merchandising strategies for Apparel, Footwear, Hardgoods & Accessories
• •Build and lead a high-performing team of merchants
• •Create product positioning and assortment strategies based on consumer insights
• •Lead seasonal product buying and sales planning for profitable growth
• •Build regional store assortment plans based on existing store clusters
• •Oversee product investments and optimize product lifecycle
• •Act as the voice of the region to Global Product Management teams
• •Own key KPIs for the EMEA market, including sales and inventory productivity
• •Drive pricing, promotion, and inventory strategies for profitability
• •Build relationships with regional commercial leaders to enhance performance
• •Monitor and analyze consumer behaviors and market dynamics
• •Contribute to broader business strategy as a member of the EMEA leadership team
• •Encourage innovation and explore new category opportunities
• •Champion digital and data-driven decision-making in merchandising operations
• •Drive development and implementation of tools for operational efficiency
• •Uphold Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct in the supply chain
• •Define and implement the long-term merchandising vision for EMEA
• •Drive business transformation initiatives for cross-regional collaboration
• •Collaborate with Store Planning to develop tailored clustering principles
• •Partner with global teams to test new product concepts and GTM approaches
• •Build a sustainable growth path balancing global priorities with local opportunities