Senior Manager, Merchandising, Icons Footwear

Position: Vans: Senior Manager, Merchandising, Icons Footwear
Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends.

We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.

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A day in the life of a Sr. Manager, Merchandising, Icons Footwear at Vans looks a little like this.

The Sr. Manager, Merchandising, Icons leads the AMER regional merchandising strategy for Men's and Women's Icons footwear. Working closely with Global Product Merchandising and regional Planning, Sales, Marketing, and Marketplace teams, this role translates the global Icons vision into a compelling regional category strategy grounded in consumer, marketplace, and business insights. The role drives seasonal direction, marketplace alignment, and commercial performance across the Icons portfolio and reports to the AMER Merchandising leader.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Lead the AMER category strategy for Men's and Women's Icons footwear, translating the global merchandising direction into a regional point of view that reflects consumer needs, marketplace dynamics, and the long-term potential of Vans Icons.

Own the regional read of the Icons business, using product performance, consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive insights to identify opportunities, shape future assortments, and provide clear feedback to Global Product Merchandising.

Partner with regional Planning, Sales, Marketing, and Marketplace teams to align seasonal priorities, product stories, channel strategies, and go-to-market plans that strengthen brand relevance and drive revenue, margin, and sell-through goals.

Represent AMER in global and regional milestone meetings, including line reviews, regional feedback sessions, pre-line meetings, and internal marketplace launches, clearly communicating the regional strategy, opportunities, risks, and product needs for Men's and Women's Icons.

Lead, develop, and inspire the regional Icons merchandising team, setting clear priorities and accountability while building a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and data-informed decision-making across the category and its cross-functional partners.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 8+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

Strong merchandising experience within footwear, apparel, or a related consumer-led industry, with the ability to build and communicate a category strategy across Men's and Women's businesses.

Commercial and financial acumen, including experience using revenue, margin, sell-through, inventory, and marketplace data to identify opportunities and guide decisions in partnership with Planning.

A collaborative leadership style and proven ability to influence across…