Marketplace Merchandiser, Benelux

ASICS EMEA; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office gym access

Sports gear discount

Calm app access

Runkeeper Go premium

Wellness programme

OpenUp Access

Four weeks abroad per year

Hybrid working model

Job summary

ASICS BeNeLux Merchandising team is seeking a proactive merchandiser to shape seasonal assortments and drive wholesale commercial success across BeNeLux, with a focus on the Foot Locker account.

You will translate market insights, performance data and customer requirements into commercially compelling ranges, working closely with Sales, Planning, Marketing and Category teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in merchandising, buying, commercial planning or related experience.
• Sportswear, footwear, apparel or fashion industry experience with a passion for sport and consumer trends.
• Experience with strategic wholesale accounts and seasonal range planning.
• Strong commercial, presentation and communication skills.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to learn new merchandising systems quickly.
• Proactive, self-directed mindset.
• Fluent English (business level, written and spoken).
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, COUNTIFS, and text functions.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal range planning for the BeNeLux wholesale market.
• Provide structured marketplace feedback on EMEA product lines before seasonal finalization.
• Build commercially competitive assortments through analysis of performance, trends and competitor activity.
• Partner with Sales teams and key wholesale accounts including Foot Locker.
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, Category and Sales teams.
• Monitor and analyze seasonal performance and assortment opportunities.
• Maintain high levels of merchandising data accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement of merchandising processes.

Job description

At ASICS, you will join the BeNeLux Merchandising team, playing a critical role in shaping seasonal assortments and driving commercial success across the BeNeLux wholesale marketplace.

Working closely with Sales, Planning, Marketing, Category teams, and key external partners, you will help ensure that our product ranges reflect both consumer demand and customer needs while supporting sustainable business growth.

A significant part of your role will focus on the Foot Locker account, one of ASICS’ most strategically important wholesale partnerships. You will own the marketplace merchandising process for BeNeLux, translating market insights, performance data, competitor analysis, and customer requirements into commercially compelling seasonal assortments and range plans. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys taking ownership from day one.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead seasonal range planning for the BeNeLux wholesale market.
• Provide structured marketplace feedback on EMEA product lines before seasonal finalization.
• Build commercially competitive assortments through analysis of performance, trends and competitor activity.
• Partner with Sales teams and key wholesale accounts including Foot Locker.
• Collaborate with Planning, Marketing, Category and Sales teams.
• Monitor and analyze seasonal performance and assortment opportunities.
• Maintain high levels of merchandising data accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement of merchandising processes.

You have the following skills and experience:

• 2–4 years of merchandising, buying, commercial planning or related experience.
• Sportswear, footwear, apparel or fashion industry experience, with a passion for sport and consumer trends.
• Experience with strategic wholesale accounts.
• Experience with seasonal range planning and assortment building.
• Strong commercial, presentation and communication skills.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to learn new merchandising systems quickly.
• Proactive, self-directed mindset.
• Fluent English (business level, written and spoken).
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, pivot tables, COUNTIFS, and text functions.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools.

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor degree in business-related field.
• Dutch language skills.
• Experience with Trace6, SAP or similar platforms.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model. Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.