Product Merchant Apparel Jobs

Portland/Remote - Reports to Product Merchant Manager

Temporary assignment running September through Feb 2024 to cover maternity leave

In Short:

On is taking the global sports footwear, apparel and accessories market by storm with cutting-edge tech and innovative products. We are seeking a Product Merchant to join our team and bring On’s product strategy to life, as the conduit between our Global Product and North America . You are the defender of the brand and will work cross-functionally to ensure we are reaching the right consumers with the right product.

Your Mission:

• Partner and build relationships with cross-functional teams – product creation, merchandising, and consumer insights, marketing, sales and tech
• Partner with the sales team to show future season products and provide feedback to the product team
• Lead the regional Go-To-Market process for apparel
• Participate in product strategy creation and development of assortment for retail and consumer channels
• Learn and become an expert in data tools for industry data and marketplace information
• Help research and gather marketplace information using a combination of industry and company data coupled with retailer and consumer feedback

Your Story:

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs
• 1+ years working for a global retailer or within the sports and performance apparel industry, fashion design industry, or premium consumer goods industry, working with both specialty and national retail partners
• 2+ years of experience in retail merchandising, retail planning, product management, retail buying, or other applicable experience
• You are proficient in the MS suite of products with a keen eye on building and storytelling in PowerPoint
• You have experience analyzing and reviewing trends and data, blending that knowledge to craft a strategy and turn that into a story
• You have experience presenting and communicating with key stakeholders, internally and externally and are able to navigate through an organization adjusting language to diverse audiences

Meet the team:

Ever imagine working in a team, where a passion for people and a commitment to movement comes first? You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial and collaborative team, passionate about crafting a premium sales experience for our retail partners and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our North America Sales team is growing, come along for the journey.

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]