Drive the growth and performance of the Mizuno business by managing commercial performance, product strategy, retail execution, and cross-functional initiatives in line with brand direction.
Key Responsibilities:
Business & Sales Performance
- Monitor sales, margin, inventory, and key business KPIs for Brand
- Identify business opportunities and develop action plans to drive sales and profitability.
- Track performance by store, category, product, and channel.
Product & Range Management
- Support seasonal range planning, product selection, and assortment strategy.
- Ensure the right product mix, depth, and allocation across stores and channels.
- Monitor product performance and recommend replenishment, transfer, markdown, or exit actions.
Retail & Store Execution
- Ensure products are well presented and executed according to brand guidelines.
- Work closely with VM and Retail teams on product launches, campaigns, and store activations.
- Identify opportunities to improve store productivity and customer experience.
Marketing & Activation
- Support Originals campaigns, product launches, and key brand moments.
- Coordinate with Marketing teams to ensure strong execution of Originals initiatives.
- Leverage local consumer and market insights to maximize campaign impact.
- Support OTB, intake, and inventory planning for the Originals business.
- Monitor stock cover and aging inventory, and proactively recommend actions to maintain healthy inventory.
- Ensure inventory is aligned with sales opportunities and business targets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Retail, VM, and Marketing teams.
- Ensure alignment and timely execution of business priorities and seasonal plans.
- Prepare regular business reviews and performance updates for management.
Key Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in brand management, merchandising, retail, or commercial roles, preferably in sportswear/fashion.
- Strong commercial and analytical skills with good understanding of sales, margin, inventory, and OTB.
- Strong passion and understanding of active, lifestyle, and streetwear trends.
- Good communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong ownership, proactive mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.