Sportstyle Merchandiser

Company Description

At ASICS we pride ourselves on being the product experts and creating exceptional customer experiences and representing a high-performance culture and performance mindset, focused on accountability, fairness and celebrating the intrinsic feeling from personal success.

Job Description

Reporting to the Sportstyle Merchandising Manager, this role will work closely with the headquarters Sportstyle category. Day-to-day function will require close collaborations with regional planning, marketing, system support, business intelligence and sales teams to deliver sell in and sell through success.

So, what goes into making that happen?

• Integrate global seasonal footwear strategies into the regional business plans.
• Managing the merchandising plan to all internal stakeholders and working specifically with the sales and planning teams to ensure sustainable growth through all channels.
• Partner with the regional marketing team to align on consumer communications and consumer experience.
• Manage seasonal sample ordering plans.
• Lead the regional pricing and gross margin sign off process, with prices loaded in C8 prior to sell in.
• Responsible for analysing past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product trends and needs to shape ranges accordingly.
• Develop seasonal feedback and insights on the regional business and the regional point of view when completing seasonal briefing & feedback documents for seasonal Global Design Kick Off.
• Research consumer markets, monitor trends and identify areas of opportunity.

In return, we offer:

• A permanent opportunity with a market leading global brand
• Salary + bonuses + 17.5% annual leave loading + paid parental leave
• Flexible hybrid work options using a 'moments that matter' way of working
• Convenient Marsden Park location in a new head office facility, closely connected to the M7, with ample free parking
• Free onsite gym and personal training sessions
• Onsite Physio services available
• Generous staff discount – up to 25% off wholesale
• A learning & development culture with personal access to LinkedIn Learning, 'move your mind' learning sessions, study leave and targeted role specific training
• A collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture with career growth opportunities – We love promoting from within
• Opportunities to give back through community and team events

Qualifications

That's enough about us Here's what we hope to see from you:

• 5+ Years of Merchandising experience in a similar role with extensive cross-functional understanding & knowledge
• Experience working for a Global Company is desirable
• Passionate about Sports and Sports fashion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethics, positive attitude and leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities
• Proven ability to manage and influence key stakeholders through strong verbal and written communication skills
• Graphic design skills desirable but not essential
• Overseas, regional and interstate travel (when required)

Additional Information

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ASICS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where everyones ideas and contributions are respected. We are committed to engaging a diverse workforce, and our hiring decisions are made with the best candidate for the role at the forefront. We encourage people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds to apply to join our team.