Associate Merchant - Merrell

Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside with everyone. We believe the outdoors is a much broader space than just the mountain summit; it’s any space beyond your front door. Our mission is to help our community rethink the outdoors by building gear that works everywhere, from technical alpine ridges to urban city streets.

• Commercial Architecture Support
  • Assist in planning, curating, and delivering consumer‑right assortments for Canada within North America range guidance
  • Support end‑to‑end product lifecycle management, from concept and development to new market introductions, performance in market, and end‑of‑life decisions
  • Prepare materials for and participate in seasonal go‑to‑market line planning and roadmap discussions, representing brand and wholesale priorities
  • Contribute to long‑term line architecture, including pricing, margin, and category growth strategy development
  • Capture, organize, and socialize marketplace and consumer insights—including trends, competitive activity, retailer behaviors, and market visits—to inform a relevant, growth‑aligned product range
  • Maintain and create seasonal assortment tools, segmentation documents, and cross‑functional operational readiness support (article setup, pagination, product loading, and forecasting consolidation)
• Customer Sell‑In Support
  • Support creation of seasonal merchandising stories and line narratives for go‑to‑market, sharing seasonal key priorities while supporting brand storytelling and ensuring alignment with marketing
  • Assist in regionalized content creation, assortment tools, sample management for North America, and product training sessions with cross‑functional teams
  • Support cross‑functional operational readiness for sell‑in, in partnership with Demand Planning and Sales Ops
  • Support development of channel and tiering strategies for wholesale partners
  • Present seasonal hindsight insights and performance recaps
  • Participate in customer sell‑in and pre‑line meetings
• Channel Sell‑Through
  • Evaluate sell‑through performance by channel/tier and recommend tailored assortment adjustments
  • Partner with Sales to create standard process for capturing sell‑through insights and context that support data‑driven decisions for future seasons
  • Identify opportunities for SKU optimization and recommend plan of action
• General & Cross‑Functional Responsibilities
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and internal documentation for seasonal reviews and leadership updates
  • Maintain accurate seasonal calendars, timelines, and process documentation
  • Generate recurring reports and insights decks for leadership and cross‑functional partners
  • Support meeting logistics, travel coordination, and tool maintenance as required
  • Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies
  • Perform other duties as required/assigned by manager

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 1+ years’ experience in retail with emphasis in the footwear field
• Strong Excel skills; proficient knowledge of MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Must have a collaborative approach
• Passion for product, consumer trends, and market dynamics
• Must be able to influence key stakeholders to meet regional objectives
• Comfortable with a high level of autonomy

Normal office environment. Some travel is required. Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule with three days in office and two days remote.

Wolverine Worldwide is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.