SITKA Director, Retail Merchandising

About the RoleAt SITKA Gear, we are evolving how merchandising drives the business—expanding from store-level execution into a fully integrated, omni-channel function that influences product, planning, and go-to-market strategy.The Retail Merchandiser plays a critical role in building consumer-right assortments that are curated, tiered, and tailored by channel to earn both consumer trust and strong commercial returns. This role owns assortment strategy across owned retail and wholesale channels, while serving as a key voice in GTM and product decisions.You will operate at the intersection of data and instinct—translating performance insights, field feedback, and brand priorities into clear assortment strategies that drive full-price sell-through and healthy inventory flow. This is a highly cross-functional role with direct impact on how the brand shows up in stores, with partners, and ultimately with the consumer.This position will be located at our facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance is available for this position.ResponsibilitiesOwn store and channel-level assortment strategy, ensuring product is curated, tiered, and consumer-rightBuild and manage store assortments, size curves, and SKU productivity to drive full-price sell-throughDevelop channel-specific assortments across wholesale tiers (Specialty, Sporting Goods, Big Box)Partner with Sales to bring a merchant perspective into account-level assortment decisionsAnalyze sales and inventory to drive in-season optimization and rebalancing actionsLead markdown and sell-down strategies to optimize margin and inventory flowOwn Key Initiative Zone (KIZ) strategy, including product focus, KPIs, and performance trackingIntegrate into GTM processes, delivering merchandising inputs into assortment planning and product decisionsEstablish and scale a structured feedback loop from stores and field to inform merchandising and productPartner cross-functionally (Planning, Retail, Marketing, VM) to ensure aligned execution from product to floorRequired QualificationsMinimum of 4 years of experience in merchandising, planning, or retail strategy, preferably in apparel or footwearStrong analytical skills with experience managing large SKU counts across multiple channels or doorsProven ability to translate data and insights into actionable assortment decisionsExperience building channel or store-level assortmentsStrong cross-functional collaboration skills across sales, planning, product, and retail teamsProficiency in Excel and retail analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)Ability to travel up to 10%Desired QualificationsCollege degreeExperience in premium, performance, or technical apparelBackground in wholesale merchandising or account-facing roles or owned retail Understanding of outdoor (hunting/fishing) categoriesThis position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.What We OfferOur success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefitsGore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.