Merchandising Senior Manager EMEA Sportstyle Footwear

As we continue to strengthen our Sportstyle department we are looking for a EMEA Merchandising Senior Manager focused on Footwear to lead our category vision and build compelling consumer-right assortments across B2B. Youll help define the strategy lead a regional team and ensure we deliver the right products in the right places at the right time.

Your mission :

• Lead the development and execution of the regional merchandising strategy across B2B

• Define the seasonal assortment plan by channel based on consumer insight retail analysis and strategic objectives

• Allocate and reallocate product flows during the season to support commercial targets and optimize inventory

• Manage product life cycles ensuring balance between innovation carryovers and commercial success

• Partner closely with Merch & Planning team supply and marketing teams to ensure a smooth and aligned go-to-market process

• Monitor performance KPIs (sell-in sell-out margin rotation stock) and recommend action plans

• Represent the Sportstyle category within the region for BTB acting as the voice of both brand and market needs

Whats at stake

• Build a category vision that supports both short-term sell-through and long-term brand growth

• Manage complexity across multiple product lines distribution channels and regional market specificities

• Drive excellence and define assortment

• Identify business risks and opportunities at category and account level and proactively act on them

Your team & scope :

You will manage a team of 2 (with scope to grow) and work within the regional & global Merchandising structure.

Qualifications :

You are a forward-thinking merchandising leader with a deep understanding of footwear lifestyle and sportswear. You thrive in a fast-paced matrixed environment and know how to turn strategy into execution.

What you bring:

• 10 years of experience in merchandising retail buying or sales

• Strong background in footwear (mandatory) ideally within top-tier brands 

• Masters degree in Buying & Merchandising Business or related field

• Proven experience managing assortments

• Fluent English required French is a plus

• Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and business acumen

• Leadership qualities and cross-functional influence

• Excellent understanding of the European market and consumer trends

Additional Information :

• Located in Annecy or Paris France
• Permanent Contract (CDI)

Ready to lead the Sportstyle movement across EMEA Apply now and lets build the future of footwear together.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time