Vertical Brand Merchant

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking a strategic Merchandising Leader to drive category strategies, assortment planning and pricing across national stores and eCommerce.

You will partner with brands, analyze performance, and translate insights into actionable plans that boost sales and margin while ensuring an engaging customer experience. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous growth as we bring compelling products to athletes of all levels and elevate the

Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales, Margin and Turnover plans by creating, driving and ensuring execution of the merchandising strategies.
• Build Visual Merchandising Strategy and eCommerce experience that will support the sales, margin and turn objectives for specific vertical brand category 20%.
• Build, create & manage merchandise assortments, by category, through existing and new brands that align with market and consumer trends. Assortment creation includes selecting and purchasing merchandise by considering type, quality, source, timing, delivery, mix, and promotions. Manage assortments includes continual evaluation of pricing, demand, forecasting and product flow. 20%.
• Analyze economic, financial, market, competitive/noncompetitive and industry data to assess current business strategies or identify future business opportunities.
• Manage and communicate the vision for the product or brand in their span control, research new products to achieve strategic goals, and translate findings into seasonal strategies.
• Ensure execution of regional marketing and pricing strategies to showcase the current assortment to drive customer traffic and increase sales.
• Work with team members on development opportunities, feedback, stretch assignments, and career development; participate in hiring decisions.
• Shop national and global stores to identify trends and translate findings into executable product plans.

Job description

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team,

OVERVIEW:

• Job Duties & Responsibilities % of Time Achieve Sales, Margin and Turnover plans by creating, driving and ensuring execution of the merchandising strategies.
• Build Visual Merchandising Strategy and eCommerce experience that will support the sales, margin and turn objectives for specific vertical brand category 20%
• Build, create & manage merchandise assortments, by category, through existing and new brands that align with market and consumer trends. Assortment creation includes selecting and purchasing merchandise by considering type, quality, source, timing, delivery, mix, and promotions. Manage assortments includes continual evaluation of pricing, demand, forecasting and product flow. 20%
• Analyze economic, financial, market, competitive/noncompetitive and industry data to assess current business strategies or identify future business opportunities. Assume the customer's perspective and ensure merchandising strategies will meet customer needs (current and future). 10%
• Manage and communicate the vision for the product or brand in their span control, business decisions should be rooted in analysis, trend awareness and consumer insights. Identify and research new product that will enable the organization to achieve its short and long-term strategic, market share and revenue goals. Integrate findings into seasonal strategies and quantify the size of the opportunity. Demonstrate a high level of analytical thinking and attention to detail with strong aptitude in business acumen, margin management and forecasting methodology; translate business analysis to execute the strategic vision for your product/brand. 20%
• Ensure execution of regional marketing and pricing strategies to showcase the current assortment to drive customer traffic and increase sales. Leverage relationships with vendors and buying team to deliver exclusive products to all channels of the business. 10%
• Works closely with each member of their team to ensure appropriate development opportunities are happening including: feedback, stretch assignments, performance management and career development conversations. Interview candidates and make hiring decisions. 10%
• Shop national and global DSG stores, as well as other comparative retail stores, to identify new trends and opportunities, evaluate merchandise mix, evaluate competition, and translate findings into executable product plans. 10%
• TOTAL 100%

QUALIFICATIONS: VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK'S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews. AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK'S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams. Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best. That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences. Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path. Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further. Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences. We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them. The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can't wait until the next one. The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best. We are DICK'S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best. What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it. By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.