Merchandise Lead Opportunity
Accent Group Limited, a leading digitally integrated retail and distribution business in the Apparel and Footwear performance and lifestyle market in Australia and New Zealand, is seeking a skilled Merchandise Lead to drive the next period of growth for one of the world's most famous outdoor brands.
The successful candidate will excel in understanding local and global market consumer trends to build profitable and consumer-right assortments for the ANZ market. Working in partnership with sales, marketing and direct-to-consumer teams, they will oversee and manage market capacity, range architecture blending both art and science.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with Global and Regional brand principle to drive key brand strategies in the market.
* Develop robust pricing architecture to accelerate brand positioning while maximising commercial outcomes.
* Partner with key wholesale customers on special projects, seasonal requirements and further product developments.
* Play a key role in the GTM touchpoints with both sales and direct to consumer.
* In conjunction with commercial teams drive the assortment planning process including market capacities, net sales & margin requirements.
Core Competencies:
* Demonstrated at least 2+ years in merchandising capacity in footwear, apparel or accessories lead consumer product industry.
* Astute understanding of the Sports Performance, Running & Fashion markets.
* Must be creative, strategic, analytical, innovative and a problem-solver.
* Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Design skills are a plus but not essential.
* Ability to work autonomously but take direction from multiple stakeholders.
* Confident presenting in front of small to large internal teams.
* Be available for domestic and international travel as required.
At Accent Group Limited, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We believe in the diversity of our people across age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, physical and mental ability. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. The Accent Group acknowledges and respects the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of the land.