Assistant Merchant, Global Merchandising - Youth

Under Armour has one mission: to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected. Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.

Position Summary

The company was founded on a product that differentiated Under Armour from the rest of the performance brands. As a part of the product and merchandising team, you can solve athlete needs and help make all athletes better. This role is responsible for entering and maintaining data across merchandising systems. This must be done accurately and in an organized manner so that it is actionable information for the company. It requires collaboration with product and planning teams as well as regional and cross-functional partners. In addition, this role is responsible for supporting their division by helping execute their merchandising strategy, providing business & competitor analysis, and supporting team deliverables including, but not limited to line architecture, life cycles, merch boards, color briefs and GTM tools. Assistant Merchants own the data for between 1500-3000 articles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to merchandising team ideation and strategic planning; assist in execution tactics.
• Provide support for the merchandising team during major milestone meetings
• Consistently seek out ways to improve product and merchandising processes and communication tools
• Data management of product data in merchandising systems
• Develop deep knowledge of the merchandising process by establishing yourself as a resource to all partners within the Global and Regional Merchandising organizations
• Business Analysis (internal/competitors) and reporting
• Support global merchandising team execution & learn fundamentals of merchandising

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Clear, concise, professional and organized written and oral communication skills as this role will have ongoing interaction with multiple points of contact
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; experience in excel and PPT
• Ability to prioritize and execute across categories and functions
• Experience within product management systems or digital merchandising tools is a plus

Education And / Or Experience

• 2+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Relevant internship experience will be considered

Other Requirements

• Travel: IE- 5-10% of the year
• Return To Work Designation: 2 days a week in-office, the remainder of work week remote.
• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Relocation

• $59,970.00-$82,458.00
• No relocation provided

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual’s relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.