Channel Merchandiser II

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Channel Merchandiser II is responsible for supporting account-specific merchandising execution across key wholesale partners, helping translate channel strategy into actionable assortments, insights, and go-to-market plans. This role partners closely with Account Sales, Planning, and Marketing to deliver consumer-right assortments, strong in-market storytelling, and support profitable growth at the account level. Supporting as a merchandising lead for assigned accounts and channels, the Channel Merchandiser contributes to sell-in readiness, performance insights, and seasonal execution, while ensuring alignment to broader channel strategies established by Channel Merchandising leadership.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, planning, buying, wholesale, or account-facing roles
• Foundational expertise in assortment planning, sell-through analysis, and retail dynamics
• Experience supporting wholesale accounts and sales teams
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights, with guidance
• Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to clear, compelling presentations
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• developing merchant who connects product, consumer, and account needs into clear assortment recommendations
• Commercially curious with a strong analytical and financial mindset
• A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Skilled at influencing through data, insights, and storytelling
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

Responsibilities

• Support the translation of channel strategy into account-specific assortments using sell-through data, bookings, and market insights
• Analyze product performance, trends, and consumer behavior to inform merchandising recommendations and future decisions
• Build and support consumer-right assortments that balance brand storytelling, innovation, pricing, and account opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, and Marketing to support integrated account strategies and seasonal execution
• Assist in sales meeting preparation, including content development and product storytelling
• Deliver in-season and post-season insights, identifying risks and opportunities with guidance
• Support development and alignment of assortment architecture, pricing strategies, and SKU productivity frameworks
• Contribute to execution of seasonal go-to-market (GTM) plans, including timelines, milestones, and cross-functional coordination
• Support end-to-end SMU (Special Make-Up) processes, ensuring alignment to brand and account needs
• Monitor account performance across revenue, margin, forecasting, and SKU productivity, contributing to action plans

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account
• an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• extensive wellness benefits
• employee discounts
• a generous time off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree