Senior Merchant
Hire Talent, Beaverton, OR, United States
Role: Senior Merchant, Kids Sportswear Footwear (North America Channel)
Duration: 3 Months Contract
Location: Beaverton, OR
Must Haves:
Footwear experience is a MUST, kids or apparel is a plus
Experience at Client, Marketplace merchandising at similar companies, has a U of O merch product degree, or at a corporate retail partner that sells Client - “understands what it takes to win”
Can confidently present in front of 50-100 people, can create engaging and influential presentations (about monthly cadence)
Nice to Haves:
Understands product for lifestyle and trend insights for consumers in major cities like Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, etc.
Understanding of how sales work in a retail environment
Enjoys a very fast paced and team oriented environment, very flexible and quick changes, wants to learn, okay with an ambiguous role
For Client Merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are seeking a consumer‐led Merchant with a strong affinity for product who thrives in the fast pace of retail and the ever‐evolving North America marketplace. A successful Senior Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic while helping shape Client’s Kids Footwear and Apparel offense across North America Channels. At Client, it’s about each person bringing their skills, curiosity, and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
The ideal candidate will bring:
Bachelor’s degree or higher, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training 4+ years of experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation, and/or retail within a vertical, multi‐brand, or digital environment Strong command of retail and digital metrics including sell‐through, margin, full‐price realization, weeks of supply, bookings, and inventory productivity Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in‐season actions and long‐term channel strategies Experience preparing seasonal, channel‐specific tools and storytelling that clearly articulate priorities to Sales and marketplace partners Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across a matrixed North America organization Strong communication and influencing skills, with high attention to detail and consistency in execution
Bachelor’s degree or higher, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training 4+ years of experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or relevant consumer product merchandising, product creation, and/or retail within a vertical, multi‐brand, or digital environment Strong command of retail and digital metrics including sell‐through, margin, full‐price realization, weeks of supply, bookings, and inventory productivity Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in‐season actions and long‐term channel strategies Experience preparing seasonal, channel‐specific tools and storytelling that clearly articulate priorities to Sales and marketplace partners Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships across a matrixed North America organization Strong communication and influencing skills, with high attention to detail and consistency in execution