Marketing Merchandising Manager

Job Title: Marketing - Brand Merchandising 3Location: Beaverton, ORDuration: 10 MonthsWHAT YOU’LL WORK ONAs the Lead Merchant for North America Men’s Sportswear Footwear, you will be focused on the growth and franchise management of our Court Classics, Retro, Air Max and Look of Running assortments. You will report to the North America Merchandising Director of Men’s Sportswear Footwear, and collaborate closely with the Global Sportswear Footwear Merchandising team and cross-functional partners working on the North America Sportswear business. This role is embedded within a dynamic, inclusive, and consumer-focused team that values collaboration and excellence through assortment building and business acumen.A consistent part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be the detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools and assortments. Enabling this effort will be the development of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, comfort with research and analysis, along with a genuine curiosity and commitment to learn and evolve.A key component of this role is the franchise management against some of our biggest Footwear styles in the company. This role is considered high-visibility, and this candidate will be asked to represent our top footwear franchises across many levels of the organization.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are seeking a self-driven individual with a passion for consumer and sneakers geared towards making a positive impact on the overall Sportswear business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and exudes strong communication and influencing skills rooted in a high-level of retail and merchandising acumen. This individual should also be comfortable working autonomously while being solution oriented and presenting within leadership settings.Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a combination of relevantExperience 5+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experienceDemonstrated understanding of the Sportswear Footwear consumer and marketplaceAbility to analyze business and consumer trendsEntrepreneurial spirit, experience working on new projects/concepts/ideasAbility to collaboratively manage multiple deadlines and competing prioritiesEffective communicator that collaborates and brings people togetherValues differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awarenessProven balance of art and science in decision-makingSelf-directed, independent, and dedicatedCultivates innovation while also ensuring accountabilityCommunicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situationsSolves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee future implicationsResponds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivationTeam-first mentality