Junior Manager Go-To-Market Sportstyle Footwear

Responsibilities

• Support the translation of BU strategy into seasonal merchandising plans, contributing to portfolio focus, range optimization, and consistent assortment direction across markets and channels.
• Gather, consolidate, and apply consumer, trend, market, and channel insights to support seasonal planning, assortment decisions, and merchandising recommendations.
• Contribute to franchise planning and lifecycle management by supporting line planning, forecasting, and seasonal roadmap execution.
• Support the development and roll out of seasonal playbooks and global assortment plans in close collaboration with Product and Marketing to help achieve sales targets and KPIs.
• Assist in volume planning and market allocation activities, partnering with Commercial teams to align global priorities with local market needs.
• Monitor in-season performance and market feedback, using WHS and DTC data to identify opportunities and support monthly performance reviews and recaps.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in merchandising, GTM, commercial planning, or a related function, ideally within a consumer-focused or global organization.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret consumer, market, and performance data to support business decisions.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams, with a basic understanding of end-to-end GTM processes.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with exposure to assortment planning, forecasting, or seasonal merchandising activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, collaborate with different stakeholders, and contribute to projects in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow in a global environment.

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