Merchant - Athletic Footwear
On-site · Springfield, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
The Athletic Footwear Merchant is responsible for category planning and execution, including category strategy, product assortment selection, vendor negotiations, promotions, and data analysis. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, effective communication, and strong analytical skills to manage product specifications and marketing plans. Key duties involve financial planning, discerning market trends, and optimizing inventory levels while fostering relationships with vendors and ensuring effective product performance.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in athletic footwear
- BS Degree in Business or related field
- Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft skills
- Ability to analyze data
- Comfortable working with numbers and maintaining spreadsheets
Desired Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to monitor market trends
- Strong organizational skills
- Time management skills
- Ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
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