Assistant Merchant, Footwear
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Retail
Merchandising, Ecommerce
We believe
Running Changes Everything
. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 280 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer.
We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand.
The Assistant Buyer, Footwear
supports the execution of Fleet Feet’s footwear merchandising strategy across all channels. This role assists in building seasonal assortments, preparing reporting and analysis, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to ensure product is set up, ordered, and positioned to meet sales, margin, and inventory goals.
This is a hybrid position based in Carrboro, NC
, with an expectation of working in the office three days per week
. Candidates must currently live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the area.
Assortment & Strategy Support
- Assist in building seasonal footwear assortment plans by vendor, sub-category, and channel in alignment with the department’s financial targets and strategic direction.
- Support the Senior Manager and Director in preparing materials for Open-to-Buy (OTB) and budget reviews, including vendor market share recaps and opportunities.
- Help compile and maintain seasonal assortment packets, including visual line plans, planograms, trend recaps, and seasonal buy summaries.
- Manage seasonal attributing within system each buy cycle.
Cross-Channel Merchandising & Ecommerce
- Partner with ecommerce partners to ensure assortments, product attributes, and launches align with in-store strategies and timelines.
- Assist in merchandising setup for digital platforms, ensuring products are correctly represented and ready for launch.
Reporting & Business Analysis
- Pull and organize seasonal category reporting, including:
- Historical retail and ecommerce sales trends
- Digital platform performance (dropship and in-store app)
- Competitor and market research
- Operator feedback (seasonal survey)
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