Timberland: Merchandising Manager, PRO

Merchandising Manager, PRO At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side‑by‑side with a team of fun, adventure‑loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or What will you do? A day in the life of a Merchandising Manager (PRO) at Timberland looks a little like this: You will be a key member of the Americas Regional Merchandising team focused on driving the total Timberland PRO Workwear business across the Americas marketplace! You will work closely with several cross‑functional departments including the Global Merchandising, Regional Planning, Regional Marketing, and Regional Commercial teams to bring curated PRO Footwear, Apparel, and Accessories assortments to life in both DTC and Wholesale channels. You will report to the Head of Merchandising for the Americas. Partner with Head of Merchandising to define marketplace strategy across DTC and Wholesale channels for PRO product lines that ties to the long‑term merchandise financial plans. This will include providing input on product briefs in alignment with Global Merchandising that will drive the strategy. 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, inclusive of 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 GTM milestone. Gain alignment on strategy and assortment execution from key regional stakeholders through relevant data extraction, strong influencing, and effective communication skills. Ensure curated assortments come to life 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. What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5‑7 years of experience and professional achievements in Merchandising or Buying. The ability to work within a high‑functioning, dynamic environment in a fast‑paced, multi‑dimensional role, both independently and as a collaborative team player. You enjoy problem‑solving, learning through doing, and approaching tasks with a “can‑do,” positive attitude. Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as PowerPoint and Excel is necessary. Effective communication skills, both oral and written. Strong presentation skills. The ability to effectively interpret data, understand KPIs, and make decisions and communicate using your analysis. Focus and high attention to detail. Knowledge and high interest in the business and culture of Work. Experience working at the corporate headquarters of a major footwear and/or apparel brand. Now we have a question for you. Are you in? Hiring Range $84,000.00 USD - $105,000.00 USD annually Incentive Potential This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process. Benefits at VF Corporation You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. Please note Our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws. At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. 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