Timberland: Merchandising Manager, PRO

Merchandising Manager, PRO What will you do? A day in the life of a Merchandising Manager (PRO) at Timberland focuses on driving the Timberland PRO Workwear business across the Americas marketplace. You will work with global and regional merchandising, planning, marketing and commercial teams to bring curated PRO Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories assortments to both DTC and wholesale channels. Responsibilities Partner with the Head of Merchandising to define marketplace strategy across DTC and wholesale channels for PRO product lines that support long‑term merchandise financial plans. Create curated channel assortments that enable regional commercial execution while aligning with brand and market objectives. Develop and manage regional line architecture, pricing, and assortment strategies, including franchise and lifecycle management. Act as primary contact to Regional Planning counterparts to help steer and execute seasonal financial plans based on global and regional PRO product strategies. Prepare for and present at each internal seasonal go‑to‑market milestone. Gain alignment on strategy and assortment execution from key regional stakeholders through data extraction, influencing, and effective communication. Ensure curated assortments are launched in key wholesale accounts and DTC channels. Prepare for and present PRO regional strategies and product lines at external key account meetings. Constantly monitor consumer demand trends, using insights to shape planning and assortment decisions. Execute ad‑hoc reporting and analysis to support seasonal product assortment decision‑making. Qualifications 5‑7 years of experience and professional achievements in merchandising or buying, preferably in a footwear and/or apparel brand. Ability to work within a high‑functioning, dynamic environment both independently and as a collaborative team player. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong presentation skills. Ability to interpret data, understand KPIs, and make data‑driven decisions. High focus and attention to detail. Preferred Knowledge and high interest in the business and culture of workwear. Experience working at the corporate headquarters of a major footwear and/or apparel brand. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $84,000.00 – $105,000.00 USD annually. Incentive potential: eligible for an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits (see for details). EEO Statement At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vans