Retail Merchandise Specialist

Position Overview

Retail Merchandising Specialist/Manager is responsible for driving retail merchandising strategy and execution across stores, ensuring the right product assortment, allocation, and in-season management to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. The role works closely with retail operations and marketing to deliver strong in-store performance and consumer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute store-level assortment strategies and seasonal merchandising plans aligned with U.S. market needs and brand direction.
• Own the retail buying and allocation process, including OTB planning, size curve management, and initial store distribution.
• Monitor sell-through, inventory levels, and product performance; take proactive in-season actions (replenishment, transfers, markdowns) to optimize results.
• Partner closely with Retail Operations and Visual Merchandising to ensure strong product presentation and in-store execution.
• Analyze store performance by location, category, and product to identify opportunities and drive localized merchandising strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support product launches, promotions, and seasonal campaigns in stores.
• Conduct regular store visits to gather qualitative insights on product performance, customer behavior, and competitive landscape.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly retail performance reports, including sales, inventory, and key merchandising KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in retail merchandising, buying, or planning (sportswear/fashion preferred)
• Strong experience in OTB planning, allocation, and in-season trading
• Solid understanding of store operations and retail performance drivers
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with merchandising/planning systems is a plus
• Experience in multi-store retail environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Ability to translate data into actionable merchandising decisions
• Strong collaboration with retail, VM, and marketing teams
• Detail-oriented with strong execution capability
• Ability to manage multiple stores, categories, and timelines
• Willingness to travel for store visits
• Passion for sports and retail