Brooks Running

Brooks Running

Associate Footwear Merchandiser

US, Washington, Seattle

Sponsorship not specified$29k-$44kDetected 22 days ago
ForecastingExcelCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
  • We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something.
  • This role is ideal for someone early in their merchandising career who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a collaborative product team.

Responsibilities

  • Support the global footwear merchandising team in the development and execution of seasonal assortments
  • Assist with merchandising the footwear line to support regional business, customer, and consumer needs
  • Support the creation and updating of product pre-line presentations
  • Learn how to validate article counts, price points, widths, and color flow
  • Learns the MRA (merchandising runner assortments) structure, process, and how to collaborate with key stakeholders to create effective and creative solutions to maximize business opportunities.
  • Gain knowledge in how to collaborate cross-functionally including collaboration with the color teams to create seasonal assortments and with product triads to share market readiness
  • Partner with senior merchandisers and color teams by sharing runner and market insights to support seasonal color decisions
  • Support seasonal data entry and accuracy in Flex PLM, including colorways, prices, and intro dates
  • Support FW Merchandisers on seasonal projects and shadow more experienced merchandisers on advanced projects.
  • Deliver assigned deliverables on time

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience in footwear, apparel, or retail merchandising, product, sales, or related field
  • Ability to analyze information, summarize and draw insights and
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and across functions
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience)
  • Strong interest in footwear, product merchandising, and the running industry
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative mindset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); PLM experience a plus
  • Use AI-enabled tools (e.g., reporting, forecasting, or assortment analysis tools) to support data gathering, identify trends, and improve efficiency in merchandising workflows.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
  • PLM experience a plus

Compensation

  • The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $29.38 - $44.10 per hour.
  • Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
  • Location - You will spend 4 days per week in our Seattle offices, as we believe our organization flourishes when connections, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and celebrations happen in person.
  • We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply.
  • Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Benefits

  • Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave. Bonus
  • In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance. Perks
  • At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity.
  • Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
  • Paid Time Off - Brooks offers generous time off, including five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave.
  • Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
  • Perks - Including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.
  • Including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Company info

  • At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
  • Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
  • Runner First
  • At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive.
  • That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
  • We act in the best interest of the runner
  • Word is Bond
  • We do what we say we'll do
  • Champion Heart
  • We give our all in everything we do
  • There is no "I" in Run
  • We stay generous with our humanity
  • Keep Moving

Visa & Work Authorization

  • hysical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or percei

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