Merchandise Manager

Vail Resorts • Broomfield, CO

9d • $78,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vail Resorts is seeking a strategic, results-driven Merchandise Manager, Apparel to lead assortment, inventory, and buying strategies for select apparel categories. The role is accountable for category financial performance, using customer insights, market trends, and business analytics to develop compelling assortments, make effective inventory investments, and support profitable growth.

The position is year-round and full-time. The starting wage is $78,000–$85,000 plus an annual bonus. Broomfield-based roles follow a hybrid arrangement: employees must live within 50 miles of the Broomfield office and work onsite Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to work offsite on Mondays and Fridays. Work arrangements may change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of buying or merchandising experience for multiple locations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen, with a track record of driving growth and profitability.
• Strong learning agility and problem-solving skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with retail reporting and inventory management systems.
• At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Apparel buying experience.

Responsibilities

• Own sales, margin, and inventory performance for assigned categories and locations; identify opportunities and risks and act to achieve financial objectives.
• Develop and execute seasonal assortment and buying strategies aligned with customer demand, market trends, and business goals.
• Use data, insights, and financial analysis to make merchandising decisions, optimize category performance, and influence strategic direction.
• Curate assortments that balance customer relevance, trend-right products, productivity, and profitability while supporting category objectives.
• Manage inventory investments and flow to maintain optimal in-stock positions, inventory productivity, and alignment with demand across locations.
• Build partnerships with Store Ops, Merch Ops, DC, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and vendor partners to align and execute category strategies and deliver business and guest outcomes.
• Manage vendor relationships and participate in vendor line reviews, providing assortment, investment, and product recommendations to support sales growth, profitability, and customer relevance.

Benefits

• Free employee ski passes and discounted lift tickets for friends and family, plus free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and professional development.
• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible full-time employees; eligible seasonal employees may qualify after working 500 hours.
• Free ski passes for dependents for full-time roles.
• Critical Illness and Accident plans for full-time roles.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level