Global Men's Apparel Merchandiser — Lead Strategic Growth

VF Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face, part of VF Corporation, is seeking a Global Merchandiser, Men's Apparel in Denver, CO. You will own the Men's Apparel product line from concept to go-to-market, leading cross-functional teams and translating consumer insights into innovative product solutions.

You will drive margin and assortment strategies, collaborate with global teams, and mentor junior merchants in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment tied to outdoor and performance apparel trends.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandising, product management, or a related product creation function, preferably within the apparel industry.
• Strong understanding of apparel product creation processes, including merchandising, design, development, sourcing, and go-to-market execution.
• Experience managing product lines, assortments, and line plans with an understanding of financial targets and margin management.
• Strong consumer, marketplace, and trend analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead across global, cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance brand, consumer, and commercial priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of agility, adaptability, and comfort navigating change.
• Growth mindset with a passion for product, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own a portion of the Men's Apparel product line and drive concept through go-to-market.
• Lead cross-functional product pods, partnering with Design and Development teams to drive key product decisions.
• Build compelling product briefs that translate consumer insights and business needs into innovative product solutions.
• Achieve margin targets across assigned projects while balancing consumer needs and commercial success.
• Drive global assortment plans for your category and align with regional merchandising teams to ensure financial and marketplace objectives.
• Shape global segmentation strategies across consumer, category, channel, and tier.
• Present product strategies, assortments, and seasonal recommendations to key stakeholders throughout the go-to-market process.
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, competitive landscapes, and business performance to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate globally across Merchandising, Design, Development, Sourcing, Planning, Sales, and Marketing to deliver best-in-class products.
• Mentor Associate Merchants, sharing best practices and merchandising insights.

Skills

Merchandising

Product management

Cross-functional teams

Go-to-market

Margin management

Market analysis

Presentation skills

Leadership

Business acumen

Organizational skills

Job description

The North Face, part of VF Corporation, is seeking a Global Merchandiser, Men's Apparel in Denver, CO. You will own the Men's Apparel product line from concept to go-to-market, leading cross-functional teams and translating consumer insights into innovative product solutions.

You will drive margin and assortment strategies, collaborate with global teams, and mentor junior merchants in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment tied to outdoor and performance apparel trends.