Teamsport Merchandising Lead – North America

puma; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

PUMA seeks a highly organized Merchandise Manager to drive the Teamsport business across North America. You’ll partner with Sales, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Operations, and Global Teamsport to translate seasonal product strategies into market-ready offerings.

The role blends strong analytical skills with product passion and consumer insights, focusing on assortment, sell-in readiness, and business analysis to shape the category’s future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Merchandising, Product Management, Sales Planning, or related commercial function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal assortment planning and product line execution across footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Partner with Global and North America teams to provide market feedback and influence future product direction.
• Coordinate key seasonal milestones including assortment reviews, line freezes, sales meetings, and product launches.
• Manage and communicate product updates, pricing changes, and assortment adjustments throughout the season.
• Analyze sales performance, sell-through trends, market intelligence, and competitive activity to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop reporting and business insights to support assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions.
• Support seasonal financial planning processes and category forecasting activities.
• Monitor product performance and recommend actions to optimize business results.
• Serve as a key point of contact between Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Planning, Operations, and Global Teamsport teams.
• Partner with Sales teams to provide product tools, information, and support needed to drive sell-in success.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sports Marketing teams to align product stories and market opportunities.
• Act as a trusted business partner, ensuring seamless communication and execution across stakeholders.
• Lead sample management and showroom readiness for seasonal sales meetings, customer presentations, and key account events.
• Manage specialty sell-in programs and ensure timely execution against budgets and product allocations.
• Coordinate product launches and support successful go-to-market execution across channels.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PUMA seeks a highly organized Merchandise Manager to drive the Teamsport business across North America. You’ll partner with Sales, Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Operations, and Global Teamsport to translate seasonal product strategies into market-ready offerings.

The role blends strong analytical skills with product passion and consumer insights, focusing on assortment, sell-in readiness, and business analysis to shape the category’s future.