Corporate Merchant, Men's Apparel
Freeport, IL - USA
Job Summary
At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomeboth here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
is seeking aCorporate Merchant Mens Apparelto join our Merchandising team located in Freeport Maine.***Relocation to Maine and 4 days in office required.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering sales margin and profitability targets through effective merchandising assortment planning and category management. You will partner cross-functionally to execute category strategies aligned with business and customer needs. Your work will ensure seamless execution across channels and include management of merchandising systems and seasonal readiness to support accurate and efficient operations.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Influence
Demonstratesconfidentpresence and builds trusted collaborative partnerships across cross-functional teams and all levels
Fosters a culture ofaccountability inclusionand shared ownership of outcomes
Applies strong business acumen to make data-informed decisions balancing customer needs financial goals and growth
Operates effectively in fast-paced evolving environments as a flexible solutions-oriented partner
Adapts quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on execution and continuous improvement
Communicates clearly to align partners share insights and drive business priorities
Planning & Analytics
Drive in-season business performance through analysis of sales margin inventory productivity and sell-through trends identifying opportunities to maximize results
Develop and execute pricing promotional and markdown strategies to optimize product lifecycle performance and profitability
Identify opportunities and risks through sales analysis customer insights and marketplace trends to inform business decisions and future strategies
Strategy
Build develop and manage a profitable and customer-relevant assortment that supports brand positioning and achieves financial targets
Partner cross-functionally with Inventory Management Planning and Allocation teams to optimize inventory flow forecasts in-stock levels and seasonal product strategies
Collaborate with Channel Partners to deliver a compelling and cohesive shopping experience across web retail and catalog channels
Participate instrategic planning discussions and develop the vision andApparelmerchandising strategy
Utilize customer insights market trends and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform assortment strategies
Core Work/Tools and Systems Management
Ownership ofmerchandising systems and assortment management processes to ensure accurate product setup execution and business continuity
Lead clear and timely communication of assortment strategies product updates and business priorities across cross-functional stakeholders
For assigned business areas
Deliver milestone presentations to executive leadership outlining merchandising strategies seasonal assortment direction and key business opportunities
Influence cross-functional partners through strategic recommendations business storytelling and data-driven insights
Perform additional duties as assigned
Health and Safety Requirement:Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors evaluate risk and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.
Skills and Qualifications:
BA/BS required
5 years relevant experience required
Strong merchandising and institutional process knowledge including assortment pricing and margin strategy development
Highly analytical with expertise in category performance market trends and competitive analysis
Proficientin Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and business systems management
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadline management
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and thrive in fast-paced evolving environments
Self-motivated with the ability to workwith minimal oversightand exercise sound judgment
Collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly
Priority
If you care about the outdoors joining is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.
If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think youd be great at this role wed love to learn more about you! At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.