Merchandising Coordinator, Apparel

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France.

POSITION TITLE: Merchandising Coordinator, Apparel

REPORTS TO: Director of Apparel, Salomon North America

BUSINESS AREA: Salomon Apparel                                         

LOCATION:  Ogden, UT                                                              

OVERVIEW

As a vital member of the Apparel Merchandising team, you will play a crucial role in providing merchandising support, managing samples, coordinating meetings, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting the sales and marketing teams for the Apparel category in North America. Your ability to handle multiple tasks, analyze market trends, and maintain data integrity will be essential for the success of the product line. Additionally, proficiency in PC skills and software like PowerPoint and Excel will help you in various tasks related to tracking, analytics, and reporting.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• Hybrid work schedule
• A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
• An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
• “Powder Bell” powder days throughout the winter season
• Healthy Lifestyle Benefit designed to support your well-being and active lifestyle
• Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

Sample Management:

• Place sample orders and coordinate with supply team to track inbound status
• Track sale force sample shipments and receipt
• Coordinate sample logistics through the sell-in process and ad hoc media requests

Product Assortment Management:

• Collaborate with merchandising teams to curate and maintain product assortments based on market trends and customer preferences
• Assist in conducting product analysis and market research to identify opportunities and gaps in the product line
• Seasonal flow planning and capsule recommendations based on color theory and regional needs

Meeting Support:

• Prepare samples for presentations
• Assist in creating presentation materials
• Coordinate meeting logistics
• Assist in seasonal launch content: catalogs, VLPs, merchandising guides
• Support marketing with category integration

Merchandising Operations:

• Act as a liaison between sales and marketing teams
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Manage category information folders and databases

Market Analysis:

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and growth.

Calendar Management:

• Ensure critical dates and milestones in the product process are met

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations.     

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.    

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.     

• 2 years of related marketing, product, or merchandising experience
• Prior experience in the lifestyle, outdoor or athletic industry with a focus on softgoods preferred; previous merchandising experience is advantageous, but not required
• Strong analytical abilities
• Knowledge of trend insights in the apparel industry
• An eye for visual merchandising, outfitting and assortment flows
• Effective multi-tasking skills
• Highly organized
• Proficient in PC skills, PowerPoint and Excel
• 20% travel

As a vital member of the Apparel Merchandising team, you will play a crucial role in providing merchandising support, managing samples, coordinating meetings, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting the sales and marketing teams for the Apparel category in North America. Your ability to handle multiple tasks, analyze market trends, and maintain data integrity will be essential for the success of the product line. Additionally, proficiency in PC skills and software like PowerPoint and Excel will help you in various tasks related to tracking, analytics, and reporting.