Brooks Running

Principal Footwear Merchandiser, Americas

US, Washington, Seattle · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$134k-$215kDetected 26 days ago

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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.
The Principal Footwear Merchandiser, Americas, plays a critical role in leading the North America Merchandising team to react to in-season performance while realizing the 1-3-year impact of strategic growth.

Play an integral role in developing the regional five-year model, including article and SKU counts, and ensuring timely updates at key milestones.
Operate as a critical partner to Footwear Merchandising management to ensure deliverables are completed efficiently at key milestones.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the footwear department to facilitate consensus-building, drive results, and effectively resolve conflicts.
Influence brand initiatives across functions to support Footwear Merchandising leadership in gaining support for priority projects.
Manage collaboration processes with the color team to develop regional seasonal assortments.
Collaborate with footwear teams in Asia and EMEA on critical projects.
Lead high-level cross-functional project teams, identifying strategic opportunities for incremental business growth.
The Mission of the Global Footwear Merchandising team is to optimize the product mix and go to market strategy with the focus on delivering the right product at the right time across the globe.
You will build operational efficiencies, consistencies, and process improvements for Category and Strategic Initiatives.
The Principal Footwear Merchandiser, Americas, is a key product person responsible for developing strategic business plans and driving key company financial metrics, including revenue and margin.

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or a related field required.
Minimum 10+ years' prior experience in working with footwear products (wholesale or retail) and at least 2 years of working for a running footwear brand in related field (sales, tech rep etc.)
Experience working with SRA and Comfort Retailers
Proven ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate to achieve progress toward goals.
Results-oriented person with the ability to balance numerous tasks and utilize all available resources.
Strong working knowledge of the footwear product merchandising process, retail environment, and consumer buying habits.
Strong ability to work professionally and efficiently within the team and across departments, and connect different functions.
Ability to work professionally and efficiently within the team and across departments.
Creative thinker with the ability to effectively communicate and convey ideas to design, development, color, and trend.
Proven ability to lead in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Strong Business orientation and analytical skills in managing SKU efficiency, product mix, and profitability.
Demonstrated ability to conceive/create new thinking and ideas pertaining to the consumer and the product line.
Excellent oral and written communication skills - skilled presenter, great communication ability
Demonstrated ability to conceive/create new thinking and ideas pertaining to the consumer, market, customers, and the product line.

The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $ 134,295 - $ 214,894 per year.
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.

Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!

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

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