Global Merchant, Women's

Overview

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that's why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference -and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You'll Do

Working with the Director of Merchandising, define product strategies that exceed customer expectations and meet financial goals for the brand - including global line architecture, product flow, pricing, across all DTC and Wholesale channels

• Build regional store and ecomm assortments for US DTC, maintaining lifecycle, markdowns and product shifts in season
• Manage and communicate product margins for both DTC and wholesale working closely with design, product development, and costing team on improvements
• Develop, communicate, and deliver the Seasonal Global Line Plan for all sportswear product categories. Consolidate US DTC requests with regional- and channel-specific requests
• Ensure product category launches are synced across apparel, accessories, footwear, and equipment divisions

• Maintain an accurate Global line plan and communicate updates or changes to cross functional partners in an ongoing and timely basis ensuring Sku productivity is maintained
• Partner closely with production and supply chain to ensure on-time delivery of product; track inventory and make recommendations for adjustments to inventory flow as needed
• Assess the competitive market with respect to trends, marketing & product strategy; react to ensure market leadership
• Participate in seasonal buy reviews, highlighting key growth areas and product strategies

What We're Looking For

This role requires a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Merchandising or a related discipline and 3-5 years merchandising, buying and/or line management experience with another apparel brand.

Other qualifications include:

• Intermediate-Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), as well as collaboration/ communications platforms like MS Teams.
• Previous experience in the athleisure industry preferred
• Great product instincts - an understanding of sports, culture, and fashion and how they shape the lifestyle and clothing choices of young athletic men and women.
• Analytical thinking - a balance of both qualitative and quantitative skills
• Entrepreneurship - ability to work effectively in a fluid environment and willingness to wear multiple hats, as necessary
  Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply sound business decisions to growing a global business

What We'll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $80,000 - $110,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure. We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.