Merchandiser, North America

HEYDUDE; Westwood (MA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) program with company match

Job summary

HEYDUDE, part of Crocs, Inc., is seeking a Merchandiser for North America. This role involves driving assortment strategies in collaboration with multiple teams, optimizing product offerings through data analysis, and achieving channel goals. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

We offer a salary range of $78,000 - $88,000 and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandising or product development.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category or brand strategies.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal and quarterly assortment strategies.
• Manage end-to-end assortment development.
• Analyze market and competitive landscape.
• Translate data-driven insights into merchandising recommendations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Channel teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.

Overview

The Merchandiser, North America (HEYDUDE) is responsible for driving channel success through the development and execution of product and assortment strategies. This role will manage our Independents & Energy businesses and partner closely with category management, planning, sales, and cross‑functional teams to shape the product vision, optimize assortments, and deliver data‑driven insights that support business growth. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Merchandising, this role plays a key part in aligning product strategies with overall category and regional objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Drive seasonal and quarterly assortment strategies by partnering with category management, sales, and planning to identify growth opportunities, whitespace, and channel‑specific assortment expansion needs.
• Manage end‑to‑end assortment development, optimizing style/SKU productivity, depth, and breadth based on demand signals, performance data, and channel requirements.
• Continuously analyze market, competitive landscape, pricing architecture, and consumer trends to inform assortment decisions, product positioning, and merchandising strategies.
• Translate data‑driven insights into clear merchandising recommendations.
• Create and maintain key account assortments tailored to retailer strategies, ensuring alignment to consumer demand, channel segmentation, and long‑term growth objectives.
• Leverage merchandising tools, reporting systems, and dashboards to improve visibility into performance, streamline assortment planning, and enable faster decision‑making.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Channel teams to align on assortment direction, product storytelling, and in‑market execution.
• Achieve channel goals by translating sales trends, retailer insights, and inventory signals into actionable merchandising strategies that optimize productivity across channel.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in merchandising, product development, or related function.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools with an understanding of retail math.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute category or brand strategies.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Agile and adaptable team player who thrives in dynamic, cross‑functional environments.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Salary or Pay Range: $78,000 - $88,000. Pay offered will vary based on job‑related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.

This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program and company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, and a 401(k) program with company match. Work arrangements follow the Collaborator persona with flexibility between on‑site and remote work.