Footwear Merchandising Manager in Beaverton, Oregon - #72882 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 72882

Footwear Merchandising Manager
Our client is seeking a Footwear Merchandising Manager to help shape the strategy and execution of a globally recognized footwear category. This role is ideal for a consumer-focused merchandising professional who combines analytical thinking with creative product vision, thrives in a collaborative environment, and excels at translating marketplace insights into compelling product assortments that drive business results.

This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon.

Footwear Merchandising Manager Responsibilities

• Develop and execute go-to-market product strategies, long-range line plans, and seasonal assortments aligned with consumer, marketplace, and business opportunities.
• Leverage consumer insights, market trends, retail performance, and merchandising analytics to influence product direction and optimize category growth.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including product creation, design, planning, marketing, and regional merchandising groups to bring product strategies to market.
• Manage merchandising performance by monitoring key business metrics, identifying opportunities, and recommending data-driven improvements to product assortments and line plans.
• Build strong relationships across global and regional stakeholders to align priorities, drive execution, and deliver a cohesive consumer experience.
• Balance strategic planning with day-to-day merchandising activities while contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team environment.

Footwear Merchandising Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of merchandising, buying, product creation, or assortment planning experience within the footwear, apparel, or consumer products industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading go-to-market product creation and developing strategic product line plans informed by consumer and marketplace insights.
• Strong understanding of retail performance metrics, assortment planning, inventory considerations, and profit-focused merchandising strategies.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, including product, design, planning, marketing, and regional merchandising teams.
• Ability to influence decisions through data, consumer insights, and strategic storytelling while balancing both creative and commercial objectives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience with a leading global footwear or athletic brand is highly preferred.
• Passion for footwear, consumer trends, and delivering innovative product experiences.

Compensation: Up to $38/hr. (DOE)

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