Merchant II, Sport, GC Jordan
Overview of the Job:
- The role is responsible to set merchandising strategy, work cross-functionally to bring end-to-end product insights to life with global and geo counterparts. Serve consumer with the most relevant products to realize Jordan Sport vision and drive sustainable growth.
- Jordan Sport Footwear & Apparel Merchandising
Reporting Line:
- Direct report to GC Jordan Sport Merchandising Director
Key Partnership:
- Global Jordan Sport Merchandising
- GC Jordan Sport Brand & GC Sports Marketing
- GC Jordan Sport Planning
- GC Jordan Marketplace Merchandising
- GC Jordan Streetwear Merchandising
Job Responsibility:
- Be a consumer, product and merchandising expert.
- Partner with global on GC seasonal product needs. Provide GEO consumer and product insights.
- Own seasonal adoption with strong business mindset and vision to drive GC specific assortment.
- Lead seasonal product download in key gates to stakeholders.
- Deliver long-term line planning input.
- Set geo strategic intent of all key products, pricing and flow.
- Own product franchise lifecycle management.
- Drive franchise health across the portfolio, aligned by Field of Play and marketplace teams.
Functional Skill Required (Hard skills):
- Consumer and marketplace knowledge
- Footwear & Apparel product knowledge
- Translate consumer insights into actionable strategies and plans
- Fluent in English
- Retail and financial acumen
- Office tools (Powerpoint, Excel)
Experience Required (Soft skills):
- Strong passion & knowledge of Basketball
- Eye for product & trend sensitive
- Team player
- Highly adaptable to fast-pace environment
- Proactive