Merchandising Senior Manager - EMEA Sportstyle Footwear at Salomon

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Merchandising, Retail Buying, Sales, Footwear, Lifestyle, Sportswear, Analytical Skills, Business Acumen, Leadership, Cross-Functional Influence, European Market Understanding, Consumer Trends, Product Life Cycle Management, Strategic Mindset, Assortment Management, Team Management

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Company Description Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France. Job Description As we continue to strengthen our Sportstyle department, we are looking for a EMEA Merchandising Senior Manager focused on Footwear to lead our category vision and build compelling, consumer-right assortments across B2B. You’ll help define the strategy, lead a regional team, and ensure we deliver the right products, in the right places, at the right time. Your mission : Lead the development and execution of the regional merchandising strategy across B2B Define the seasonal assortment plan by channel, based on consumer insight, retail analysis and strategic objectives Allocate and reallocate product flows during the season to support commercial targets and optimize inventory Manage product life cycles, ensuring balance between innovation, carryovers and commercial success Partner closely with Merch & Planning team, supply and marketing teams to ensure a smooth and aligned go-to-market process Monitor performance KPIs (sell-in, sell-out, margin, rotation, stock) and recommend action plans Represent the Sportstyle category within the region for BTB, acting as the voice of both brand and market needs What’s at stake ? Build a category vision that supports both short-term sell-through and long-term brand growth Manage complexity across multiple product lines, distribution channels and regional market specificities Drive excellence and define assortment Identify business risks and opportunities at category and account level and proactively act on them Your team & scope : You will manage a team of 2 (with scope to grow), and work within the regional & global Merchandising structure. Qualifications You are a forward-thinking merchandising leader with a deep understanding of footwear, lifestyle and sportswear. You thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and know how to turn strategy into execution. What you bring: 10+ years of experience in merchandising, retail buying or sales Strong background in footwear (mandatory), ideally within top-tier brands Master’s degree in Buying & Merchandising, Business or related field Proven experience managing assortments Fluent English required, French is a plus Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and business acumen Leadership qualities and cross-functional influence Excellent understanding of the European market and consumer trends Additional Information Located in Annecy or Paris, France Permanent Contract (CDI) Ready to lead the Sportstyle movement across EMEA? Apply now and let’s build the future of footwear together.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of the regional merchandising strategy across B2B and define the seasonal assortment plan based on consumer insights and strategic objectives. Manage product life cycles and monitor performance KPIs to ensure commercial success and optimize inventory.