DTC Merchandiser, Footwear

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Managing pre-season assortment planning for designated product area => 60%.
• Recapping and sharing business insights with Product Managers and cross-functional partners.
• Recommending growth opportunities and Grow/Maintain/Decline guidance at the Category level.
• Directly partnering with Planning on financial targets and strategic direction.
• Collaborating with store team to understand and support cross-channel DTC opportunities.
• Supporting and recommending promotions / marketing stories
• Planning support at the style level
• Assortment editing, style ranking, comp style advising, sorting, and selecting lists for Marketing.
• Collaborating with Marketing and Site Merchandising / Operations to transition pre-season plans to in-season execution => 25%
• Reviewing stories and promotions for purpose and priorities
• Layering in current information to help with optimization (new trends, product or marketing shifts due to timing / inventory / etc.)
• Discussing learnings around optimization to inform upcoming cycles (marketing, launch, assortment planning…)
• Driving recommendations for product-driven special site experience frameworks (e.g. special collections, technology stories, etc.)
• Stand-alone seasonal projects => 15%
• Site Priority lists
• Planning new launches
• Improving sites and CX
• Styling notes (for studio)
• Reviewing and improving processes

Please note:

While there may be isolated exceptions, this is not a product development merchandising role.

• 3-5 years merchandising experience (ecommerce experience preferred, but not required)
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on translating sales data into business trend / opportunity.
• Fluid and flexible mindset, comfortable iterating and pivoting with new information.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus.
• Strong interpersonal, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail, well-organized & proactive.
• Able to effectively balance creative and operational needs and deliver on deadline.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cross-functional team and willingness to take on responsibilities outside primary job description when necessary.
• Demonstrates initiative in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful with a creative mindset.
• BA or BS required.

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000 per year.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note:

Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.

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