Manager, Performance Merchandising

At ASICS, our Sound Mind, Sound Body™ philosophy is more than a tagline, it's our way of life. Over 75 years ago our founder, Kihachiro Onitsuka, saw that sport and movement had the power to lift spirits, project positivity, and propel people and whole communities forward. ASICS provides a diverse and inclusive culture that enables learning, growth, and opportunity at all levels. Our robust employee benefits allow for real work-life balance and a strong sense of community. We empower our employees to pursue their career goals.

About the role

The Merchandising Manager – Performance Running leads a channel for ASICS Merchandising team to build consumer-right assortments for performance footwear & apparel. This position maximizes the potential of the products by creating the right assortment plans in consideration of consumer, pricing, segmentation through operational excellence. They have strong skills in Microsoft Excel & data management and can make analytical and data-driven decisions. They will lead in the relationship between Product Marketing and their Sales Channel Organization, constantly ensuring consumer insight and trends are obtained from our key wholesalers and the regional market and delivered efficiently and effectively to begin the development process.

Leadership Responsibilities

This position does not have people leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Channel Merchandising Leader to set account assortments to meet sales expectations
• Serves as a market expert funneling information such as buyer feedback, consumer trends, shifts in retail environment and identification of whitespace opportunities for the particular area of responsibility to merchandising leadership
• Presentation of the seasonal range to sales force and accounts during sales meetings and pre-lines
• Build and maintain key channel/account short-term strategy covering financial history and forecasts, account strategy and tactics to evolve the business, consumer insights, consumer-relevant trend information, competitive information, SMU plan and retailer general information
• Filters and builds strategy of product assortments and pricing within responsible channel. Creates channel/account SMU plan. Provides initial pricing and margin guidance across entire range
• Forecast and assort the seasonal line to meet channel and company targets
• Builds all relevant sales tools for assigned channel/account
• Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Embodies and demonstrates company ethics and values
• Abides by all federal, state and local laws

Requirements

• 3-5 years of knowledge of product management, merchandising sales, or retail in the athletic footwear industry required
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and ability to manage large data sets effectively required
• Strong understanding of the athletic marketplace, and the performance running industry required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) required

Skills

• Strong understanding of the athletic marketplace, and the performance running industry
• Analytical and process-oriented, comfortable making data-driven decisions
• Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge and ability to manage large data sets effectively
• Attention to detail, ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with strict deadlines
• Exceptional merchandising skills and a strong understanding of fashion trends in all markets
• Ability to provide solutions to support business needs through creative problem solving and innovation
• Skilled in sales generation, strategic planning, authentic customer service, communication
• Operates with curiosity with an ability to manage ambiguity and push through business challenges with a focus on continuous development
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of the performance running/sporting goods/sport lifestyle industry
• Sense of trend and development in the sport/lifestyle industry
• Good sense of intercultural differences, team player, good communicator
• Willing to travel throughout the US

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000