Global Product Merchandiser

PENTLAND; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentland Brands is on the lookout for a Global Product Merchandiser to lead their footwear and equipment strategy. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and the ability to influence product direction across global markets. This role involves managing the merchandising process and driving commercial performance, making it vital for the future growth of the Berghaus brand. Candidates should be skilled in data analysis and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring product launches are timely and successful while promoting a culture of innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus

25 Days Holiday + purchase option

Brand discounts

Generous parental leave policies

Health-related perks

Travel perks for eco-friendly commuting

Flexible working hours

Employee networks for Charity, D&I and Sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in product merchandising or category management, ideally in footwear and equipment.
• Deep understanding of footwear consumers and global market trends.
• Strong analytical capability and confidence in working with data.

Responsibilities

• Shape the global footwear and equipment strategy.
• Champion consumer insight across global markets.
• Manage the end-to-end merchandising process.
• Track product performance across regions using KPIs.

Skills

Product Merchandising

Category Management

Analytical Capability

Cross-Functional Influence

Data Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Merchandising/PLM systems

Job description

We're Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Global Product Merchandiser | London | Employment type: (Permanent, full time)

WHAT'S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

To deliver a compelling, consumer-led global footwear and equipment strategy for Berghaus-combining performance, innovation, and commercial strength across regions. You'll be the catalyst for growth, shaping the future of our footwear and equipment business by putting the product and consumer at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a passionate and product-obsessed Global Product Merchandiser with deep footwear and equipment experience to lead the evolution of our global assortment. This isn't just a merchandising role-it's a chance to influence the direction of key categories in a global brand with bold ambitions. This role demands a growth mindset, strong commercial acumen, and an innate connection to the consumer. You'll operate across regional markets-balancing local nuances with a unified global vision-and drive initiatives that truly differentiate Berghaus in the outdoor and performance space.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Global Product Merchandiser, you will be responsible for:

• Shape the global footwear and equipment strategy & line architecture lead the creation of our multi-season global footwear & equipment line plans. Define product architecture across genders, channels, and regions. Balance carryover, core, and newness to build an offering that's commercially sound and aligned to future growth opportunities.
• Be the Voice of the Consumer Champion consumer insight across global markets, translating qualitative and quantitative data into actionable product and merchandising direction. Understand regional differences-from terrain and climate to buying behaviours and retail dynamics.
• Execute with Precision Manage the end-to-end merchandising process-from line plan creation to go-to-market readiness. Align with Product Design, Development, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure product launches are coordinated, timely, and successful.
• Drive Commercial Performance Track product performance across regions using KPIs like adoption rates, revenue, and margin. Use these insights to refine future assortments, pricing strategy, and SKU productivity.
• Lead Strategic Footwear Projects Take ownership of high-impact initiatives-brand collaborations, sustainability and purpose-led capsules, and limited-edition drops. Bring creativity, agility, and a commercial lens to every project.

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

To stand out in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in product merchandising or category management, ideally in footwear and equipment within the outdoor, sportswear, or performance space.
• Deep understanding of footwear consumers, global market trends, and the product development lifecycle.
• A global mindset with the ability to balance central strategy with regional nuance-supporting diverse markets and consumer needs.
• Passion for product, innovation, and the power of insight-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical capability-confident working with data, building reports, and tracking KPI performance.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment in a global matrixed organisation.
• Experience leading special projects like collaborations, capsules, or purpose-led collections is a plus.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and merchandising or PLM systems. We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating effectively.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus
• 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
• Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sports), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
• Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
• Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
• Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.

As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.