Senior Manager, Merchandising Men - EMEA(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the country
• 5+ years experience in Outdoor, Sports, or Premium Retail
• Strong understanding of European retail markets
• Fluency in retail math and data-driven decisions
• Clear communication and confident presentation skills
• Leadership through influence and collaboration
• Strategic thinking and pragmatic execution
• Knowledge of outdoor and active apparel market
• Willingness to travel for business purposes
• Proactive risk identification and problem-solving
• Adaptability and resilience in ambiguous environments
• Balance of autonomy and collaboration
• Inspiration for continuous improvement
• Integrity in pursuing best solutions
• Passion for work and outdoor activities

Tasks

• Shape regional merchandising strategies
• Deliver go-to-market execution plans
• Research regional marketplace and consumer insights
• Conduct quarterly market and competitive visits
• Build multi-year category merchandising strategies
• Translate strategies into seasonal assortments
• Provide category frameworks for execution
• Manage sales, margin, and inventory productivity
• Create strategic seasonal selling plans
• Review performance with regional leadership
• Collaborate with global and local teams
• Influence global line planning with regional data
• Partner with design and marketing teams
• Mentor merchants and build team capabilities
• Deliver compelling product and assortment presentations
• Uphold responsible sourcing and labor standards
• Explore new product categories and extensions
• Maximize category efficiency and profitability
• Refine product calendars and seasonal milestones

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