Merchandising Manager, Apparel

TIMBERLAND; Kreis Stabio; Vor Ort; CHF 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

On site gym offering health and well‑being initiatives

50% discount card on all VF brands

Complimentary hot drinks in break out areas

Zusammenfassung

TIMBERLAND is seeking a Merchandising Manager, Apparel to lead the merchandising strategy for EMEA based in Stabio, Switzerland. You'll drive DTC excellence and brand repositioning while expanding wholesale marketplaces through a strong consumer-centric assortment strategy.

The ideal candidate will have deep experience in DTC merchandising, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to influence cross-functionally to achieve revenue and performance targets.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in DTC merchandising and strong knowledge of apparel.
• Ability to work with wholesale consumer environments.
• Track record of driving revenue and performance metrics.

Aufgaben

• Lead Apparel merchandising across EMEA.
• Develop focused consumer-centric assortments.
• Drive brand repositioning and wholesale marketplace expansion.
• Analyze sell‑in, sell‑out, and margin tracking.

Kenntnisse

DTC merchandising expertise

Strong knowledge of streetwear and contemporary apparel

Commercial and analytical mindset

Cross‑functional influence and leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Timberland EMEA is looking for an exceptional Merchandising Manager, Apparel to join our Timberland EMEA team based in Stabio/Switzerland.

We are looking for a Merchandising Manager, Apparel to lead Apparel merchandising across EMEA, driving DTC excellence, brand repositioning toward a more contemporary and streetwear expression, and wholesale marketplace expansion across Tier 0-3 accounts. The role is accountable for delivering consumer‑relevant assortments, strong commercial results, and building a high‑performing team aligned to LRP and regional priorities.

How You Will Make a Difference

• DTC Excellence: lead premium DTC assortment strategy and segmentation, elevate product storytelling and full‑price performance, and partner with VM/Retail to deliver best‑in‑class execution.
• Brand Repositioning: drive Apparel’s role in brand elevation and streetwear relevance, develop focused consumer‑centric assortments, lead capsules, collaborations and SMUs to build desirability, and ensure business foundation continuity and efficiency.
• Wholesale Marketplace Expansion: brief, adopt and land consumer‑relevant assortments for street sports, fashion and sporting goods consumer environments; execute a tiered strategy across Tier 0-3 accounts; differentiate assortments by tier and distribution; balance premium positioning with scalable growth; and manage regional SMUs and OMUs.
• Merchandising Strategy & GTM: translate Global direction into EMEA‑relevant assortments, define line architecture, pricing and GTM execution, and deliver clear tools and product narratives.
• Commercial Ownership: analyse sell‑in, sell‑out and margin tracking, and drive in‑season actions and forecasting alignment.
• Team Leadership & Development: lead and develop the team with clear priorities and expectations, align objectives to LRP and regional V2MOM, and foster ownership, accountability and collaboration.
• Cross‑functional Leadership: act as an interface between Global and EMEA teams, partner with Planning, Sales, Marketing and VM, and influence with consumer and marketplace insights.

Skills for Success

• DTC merchandising expertise.
• Strong knowledge of streetwear and contemporary apparel.
• Confidence working with wholesale apparel consumer environments.
• Commercial and analytical mindset.
• Cross‑functional influence and leadership.
• Ability to drive KPIs including revenue, margin, sell‑through, DTC full‑price performance, marketplace tier expansion, GTM execution and team performance.

What’s in it For You

• A supportive feedback‑based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do.
• An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together.
• Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization.
• On site gym offering health and well‑being initiatives.
• A discount card with 50% on all VF brands.
• Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks.

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.