Brand Merchandising Associate

Brand Merchandising Associate

Location: Washington County OR 97005 (Hybrid, 4 days onsite in a week)

Duration: 14+ months (Possible Extension)

Pay Range: $32/hr. - $34/hr.

Role Overview

Client seeking a Lead Channel Merchant for the North America Brand Merchandising Soccer & Field Sport team. This role serves as a critical partner between Sports Merchandising and Sales, helping define channel-level assortments and presenting actionable go-to-market strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, works independently, and excels at translating complex data into compelling insights for diverse stakeholders.

This is a backfill position with responsibility for managing multiple seasons, aligning product strategies with consumer and account needs, and enabling confident sell-in across North America channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the translation of product strategies into clear, channel- and tier-specific assortments for Soccer, preserving consumer intent while reflecting capacity and account realities.
• Collaborate with North America Sports Merchandising, Sales, Planning, and Brand teams to synthesize inputs, clarify priorities, and drive strong channel outcomes.
• Prepare seasonal, channel-specific tools, narratives, and presentations to enable confident sell-in with Sales and marketplace partners.
• Monitor in-market performance, bookings, and partner feedback to inform ongoing assortment decisions and continuous improvement for future seasons.
• Lead seasonal processes and calendars, managing overlapping workflows and ensuring on-time deliverables for Go-To-Market and post-launch activities.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for North America channel assortment ownership, ensuring clarity, accountability, and alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

Required / Must-Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in channel merchandising, sales, or field retail planning.
• Experience in public speaking and presenting, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working independently, navigating ambiguity, and collaborating across large, matrixed organizations.

Preferred / Nice-to-Haves

• Excel expert - ability to run reports, analyze data, and draw actionable insights.
• Similar industry experience or internal experience, with familiarity using AV tools.
• Experience with merchandising assortment software.

Who You Will Work With

• North America Channel Merchants and Sport Merchandising teams.
• Sales, Planning, Brand, and Marketplace teams.
• Finance, Operations, and Insights & Analytics partners.

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