Footwear Merchandising Lead: Strategy, Growth & Equity

On; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 130.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

On is seeking a Lead - Product Merchant, Footwear, to curate consumer-centric footwear assortments and translate insights into growth strategies across wholesale and DTC channels. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, Footwear, you will influence regional product success through cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and end-to-end assortment ownership.

Typical cash compensation range for this position includes base plus bonus and equity: $130,000-$160,000, with actual packages

Formación

• 6+ years of experience in merchandising or product management within the footwear, activewear, premium sportswear, and fashion industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of footwear experience.
• Proven track record of executing end-to-end assortment strategies that deliver both brand impact and commercial results.
• Strong analytical expertise with the ability to synthesize marketplace data into clear product recommendations.
• Excellent communication and relational skills, with experience collaborating and influencing within a global-local matrix organization.
• Deep understanding of the footwear landscape, including consumer behavior, trend forecasting, and competitive positioning across multiple channels.

Responsabilidades

• Curate and communicate seasonal footwear assortments that balance brand vision with regional commercial needs and consumer trends.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships with global product teams and regional commercial partners to ensure alignment on strategy and execution.
• Analyze business data and consumer marketplace trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize product lifecycle performance.
• Drive the development of channel-specific assortment plans that support differentiation across wholesale and DTC environments.
• Partner with demand planning and sales planning teams to ensure seasonal forecasts and inventory levels align with regional revenue targets.
• Present strategic product directions to key stakeholders, utilizing retail and merchandising acumen to inform decision-making.
• Monitor and report on category KPIs including sell-through, sales comp and margin performance in-season as well as providing a end of season hindsight recap- both initiatives leveraged to inform go-forward seasonal strategies as well as identify risks and opportunities.

Conocimientos

Merchandising

Product management

Footwear experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Descripción del empleo

On is seeking a Lead - Product Merchant, Footwear, to curate consumer-centric footwear assortments and translate insights into growth strategies across wholesale and DTC channels. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, Footwear, you will influence regional product success through cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decisions, and end-to-end assortment ownership.

Typical cash compensation range for this position includes base plus bonus and equity: $130,000-$160,000, with actual packages