Merchandise Manager

Vail Resorts•Broomfield, CO

10d•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, translating customer insights, market trends, and business analytics into compelling assortments, effective inventory investments, and profitable growth. This year-round, full-time position owns sales, margin, and inventory performance for assigned categories and locations. The manager develops seasonal assortment and buying strategies, manages inventory investments and flow, and partners across store operations, merchandising operations, distribution, marketing, visual merchandising, and vendors to deliver business and guest outcomes. Apparel buying experience is preferred.

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 the 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.

Nice To Haves

Apparel buying experience.

Responsibilities

Own sales, margin, and inventory performance for assigned categories and locations, identifying opportunities and risks and taking action 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 and influence partnerships with Store Ops, Merch Ops, DC, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and vendor partners to align and execute category strategies.
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.
Discounted lift tickets for friends and family.
Free ski lessons.
Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
401(k) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Training and professional development.
Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible full-time roles.
Free ski passes for dependents.
Critical illness and accident plans.