Footwear Merchandising Lead — North America

Salomon; Ogden (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Generous PTO

Employee discount

Job summary

Salomon North America is seeking a Merchandising Manager for Footwear to lead the merchandising strategy across the US & Canada. You will partner with the VP of Footwear & Gear, global teams, and Sales & Marketing to develop and implement seasonal assortments and go-to-market plans by consumer and channel.

This role emphasizes category strategy, product training, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain to drive profitability and market relevance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in merchandising, product, or category management, preferably outdoor-focused.
• Strong merchandising expertise and a passion for fashion.
• Ability to develop effective processes and procedures.
• Attention to detail and trend forecasting abilities.
• Strong business acumen with finance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute seasonal, annual, and long-term product strategies and merchandising plans for the Footwear category in North America.
• Create market-relevant assortments by sport, shopper profile, and distribution channel.
• Lead category strategies and present at sales meetings, launches, and customer events.
• Own omnichannel demand planning and forecasting for the category.
• Collaborate with global supply chain and regional teams to align product flow with business objectives.

Skills

Merchandising expertise

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Job description

Salomon North America is seeking a Merchandising Manager for Footwear to lead the merchandising strategy across the US & Canada. You will partner with the VP of Footwear & Gear, global teams, and Sales & Marketing to develop and implement seasonal assortments and go-to-market plans by consumer and channel.

This role emphasizes category strategy, product training, and cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Demand Planning, and Supply Chain to drive profitability and market relevance.