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Senior Merchant, Kids Sportswear Footwear (North America Channel)

Sr Channel Merchant for Merchandising Kids -North America (primarily footwear). Analyzing trend forecasts, providing lifestyle-driven insights, and understanding what the consumer wants. Focused on trends in sportswear for kids' apparel and footwear. They will work closely with Sales teams to provide insight to specific city and style specialties. Providing Sales teams with multiple season plans, capacity and tiering insight for the sports teams - how many shoes are needed in a channel?

Must Haves: Footwear experience is a MUST, kids or apparel is a plus Experience at Client, Marketplace merchandising at similar companies, has a U of O merch product degree, or at a corporate retail partner that sells Client - "understands what it takes to win" Can confidently present in front of 50-100 people, can create engaging and influential presentations (about monthly cadence)

Nice to Haves: Understands product for lifestyle and trend insights for consumers in major cities like Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, etc. Understanding of how sales work in a retail environment Enjoys a very fast paced and team oriented environment, very flexible and quick changes, wants to learn, okay with an ambiguous role

For Client Merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are seeking a consumer?led Merchant with a strong affinity for product who thrives in the fast pace of retail and the ever?evolving North America marketplace. A successful Senior Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic while helping shape Client's Kids Footwear and Apparel offense across North America Channels. At Client, it's about each person bringing their skills, curiosity, and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

You will work closely with fellow North America Channel Merchants and cross?functional partners.