Associate Footwear Merchandiser

About Us

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. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

• Runner First – 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 – We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement — because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

About the Role

The Associate Footwear Merchandiser supports the global footwear merchandising team in delivering runner-ready assortments that drive revenue and margin. This role partners closely with senior merchandising, product line management, sales, Merchandising Financial Planning, marketing, and color teams to bring footwear assortments to life across channels and markets.

You will assist with merchandising activities across the season while developing a strong understanding of the footwear merchandising process, market dynamics, and runner needs. 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

Merchandising

• 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
• Assist in organizing and consolidating feedback from product pre-lines with key accounts and regions
• Support the creation and updating of product pre-line presentations
• Learn how to assess seasonal market readiness
• Learn how to validate article counts, price points, widths, and color flow
• Learn key footwear processes and calendars (I2R)
• Learn the MRA (merchandising runner assortments) structure, process, and how to collaborate with key stakeholders to create effective and creative solutions to maximize business opportunities

Competitive Analysis

• Help gather market, channel, customer, and runner insights and share observations with the footwear team
• Support bi-annual competitive reviews of Brooks products versus competitors across fit, feel, ride, support, and price/value
• Assist with analysis of brand performance, product trends, and competitiveness

Cross-Functional and Team Collaboration

• Gain knowledge in how to collaborate cross-functionally, including with 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
• Seek guidance, feedback, and mentorship from senior staff

Project and Product Administration

• Support seasonal data entry and accuracy in Flex PLM, including colorways, prices, and intro dates
• Assist with sample management by receiving, organizing, and tracking footwear samples throughout the season
• Support footwear merchandisers on seasonal projects and shadow more experienced merchandisers on advanced projects
• Deliver assigned deliverables on time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience)
• 1+ years of experience in footwear, apparel, or retail merchandising, product, sales, or related field
• Strong interest in footwear, product merchandising, and the running industry
• Ability to analyze information, summarize, and draw insights
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a team and across functions
• 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

Pay

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.

Benefits

• Health & Insurance – Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance
• Retirement – 401K Savings Plan and match
• Paid Time Off – Five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, and paid sick and parental leave
• Bonus – Annual bonus based on company performance
• Perks – Product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits

Schedule

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.