Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear

ARC'TERYX • Portland, OR

12h • $154,000 - $202,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear, you contribute in defining the future of our footwear strategy, creating consumer-centric, industry-leading products and stories. You play a lead role in translating marketplace insights into products that meets and exceeds the needs of our guest, elevates brand positioning and delivers the financial and strategic objectives of Arc’teryx. You lead a seamless footwear product creation process, integrated within the brand, guiding the product from vision to strategy and execution. This role is based out of our Portland office and is expected to be performed on site.

Requirements

• 10+ years of footwear product experience, in a global merchandising role, with a top athletic and/or outdoor brand
• A Bachelor’s Degree, or 2 additional years of experience in lieu
• A high degree of footwear product acumen, strong business acuity and a proven ability to make strategic decisions
• A strong global consumer and marketplace knowledge
• An excellent communicator and presenter, fluent in both digital and verbal skills
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial and retail metrics
• Experienced in creating and executing a product strategy and vision, while bringing key stakeholders and team members along in the process
• A proven ability to lead and influence multiple stakeholders across the organization, with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships
• Demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration
• Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Willing and able to travel regularly, domestically and internationally, to collaborate and engage with partners (up to 35% commitment)

Nice To Haves

• Identifying a new white space for Arc’teryx footwear in the marketplace, based on insights from focus groups you have led
• Identifying innovative ways to differentiate and segment a global marketplace
• Contributing to a collective of talented footwear experts to drive the business forward as the category grows

Responsibilities

• Developing and driving long-term merchandising strategies for Footwear, realizing the creative vision to bring our footwear product to market
• Leading a collaborative team through complex processes and fostering an environment rooted in respect, stability and innovation
• Partnering with the Regional Merchandising and Product triad teams in developing assortments that exceeds our athlete’s and consumer’s needs, are aligned to global brand strategic initiatives and achieve short and long term KPIs and financial goals
• Leading the marketplace insights process in partnership with Regional teams, harmonizing feedback to inform short- and long-term product decisions
• Owning the seasonal color briefing process in partnership with product director
• Owning the end to end footwear product Go To Market (GTM) process in partnership with PLM, Commercial, Brand and Planning teams
• Understanding and leveraging the competitive landscape, inclusive of product, distribution, market share and influences the line with these insights
• Facilitating content and product plans to support initiatives in Sales, Brand and Retail teams
• Participating in broader organizational Footwear strategy and planning, beyond the footwear category into other product types
• Travelling regularly as required

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

What This Job Offers

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