Merchandising Coordinator, Apparel

POSITION TITLE: Merchandising Coordinator Apparel

REPORTS TO: Director of Apparel Salomon North America

BUSINESS AREA: Salomon Apparel                                         

LOCATION:  Ogden UT                                                              

OVERVIEW

As a vital member of the Apparel Merchandising team you will play a crucial role in providing merchandising support managing samples coordinating meetings ensuring data accuracy and supporting the sales and marketing teams for the Apparel category in North America. Your ability to handle multiple tasks analyze market trends and maintain data integrity will be essential for the success of the product line. Additionally proficiency in PC skills and software like PowerPoint and Excel will help you in various tasks related to tracking analytics and reporting.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy plus 15 paid annual holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arcteryx Armada Atomic Wilson)
• Powder Bell powder days throughout the winter season
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

Sample Management:

• Place sample orders and coordinate with supply team to track inbound status
• Track sale force sample shipments and receipt
• Coordinate sample logistics through the sell-in process and ad hoc media requests

Product Assortment Management:

• Collaborate with merchandising teams to curate and maintain product assortments based on market trends and customer preferences
• Assist in conducting product analysis and market research to identify opportunities and gaps in the product line
• Seasonal flow planning and capsule recommendations based on color theory and regional needs

Meeting Support:

• Prepare samples for presentations
• Assist in creating presentation materials
• Coordinate meeting logistics
• Assist in seasonal launch content: catalogs VLPs merchandising guides
• Support marketing with category integration

Merchandising Operations:

• Act as a liaison between sales and marketing teams
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Manage category information folders and databases

Market Analysis:

• Monitor market trends competitor activities and customer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth.

Calendar Management:

• Ensure critical dates and milestones in the product process are met

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required totraveltalkand hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sitstandand walk. The employee must occasionally kneel stoop crouchtwistand lift to 30 pounds with or withoutaccommodations. 

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust focus. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can involve exposure to varying noise levels ranging from moderate to loud as well as flashes of light. 

Qualifications :

• 2 years of related marketing product or merchandising experience
• Prior experience in the lifestyle outdoor or athletic industry with a focus on softgoods preferred; previous merchandising experience is advantageous but not required
• Strong analytical abilities
• Knowledge of trend insights in the apparel industry
• An eye for visual merchandising outfitting and assortment flows
• Effective multi-tasking skills
• Highly organized
• Proficient in PC skills PowerPoint and Excel
• 20% travel

Additional Information :

As a vital member of the Apparel Merchandising team you will play a crucial role in providing merchandising support managing samples coordinating meetings ensuring data accuracy and supporting the sales and marketing teams for the Apparel category in North America. Your ability to handle multiple tasks analyze market trends and maintain data integrity will be essential for the success of the product line. Additionally proficiency in PC skills and software like PowerPoint and Excel will help you in various tasks related to tracking analytics and reporting.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time