Merchandising Manager, Global Key Accounts

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

We are seeking a strategic and consumer-focused Merchant Manager to lead the apparel business for two of our most important Global Key Accounts, JD Sports and Foot Locker. This role is responsible for building and executing winning seasonal assortments that connect with consumers, support account growth strategies, and drive profitable business results.

As the apparel lead, you will combine marketplace insights, consumer trends, and commercial acumen to curate assortments that elevate brand storytelling and create meaningful differentiation  will work cross-functionally across Sales, Planning, Marketing, Product Creation, and Regional Merchandising teams to bring a compelling apparel vision to life.

• Build and manage seasonal assortments that align with consumer demand, brand priorities, and account objectives.
• Drive assortment productivity and differentiation through product segmentation, lifecycle management, and trend insights.

• Lead merchandising activities throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market process for assigned accounts.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Planning, and Regional teams to deliver compelling product stories, launches, and sell-in presentations.

• Analyze sales, consumer trends, and competitive insights to optimize assortments and drive business performance.
• Gather marketplace feedback and translate insights into future product and assortment recommendations.

• Partner with Sales and Planning to support forecasts, business plans, and account growth strategies.
• Manage assortments against revenue, margin, inventory, and productivity goals.

• Consistent achievement of revenue, margin, and growth objectives across assigned accounts.
• Strong sell-through, productive assortments, differentiated product stories, and effective cross-functional execution.

• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, planning, product management, or related fields.
• Experience with in footwear, apparel, sporting goods, or lifestyle products and working with large retail partners preferred.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong merchandising, assortment planning, analytical, and business acumen.
• Excellent communication, presentation, collaboration, and project management skills with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Boston, MA Headquarters - (NB) Only Pay Range: $ - $ - $ Annual (actual base pay varying based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, internal equity, geographic location, and more.)

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