Retail Sales Merchandiser - SEASONAL POSITION

Martens is more than a brand - it's a global icon with over 60 years of attitude, heritage, and cultural impact. At DM, our values guide everything we do: Be Yourself, Act Courageously, Show You Care. Martens’ product and merchandising strategy across DTC channels. This role owns the development of consumer‑right assortments, translates commercial and consumer insight into clear product recommendations, and drives category performance through disciplined, data‑led decision‑making. Partnering closely with Product, Planning, Allocation, Retail, Ecomm, Marketing, and Global Merchandising teams, the Merchandiser ensures assortments broaden consumer reach, increase purchase occasions, strengthen brand equity, and improve DTC performance through full‑price sell‑through, margin delivery, inventory productivity, and a consistent go‑to‑market process.

Own the development and execution of seasonal and long‑range assortment plans for assigned DTC categories, ensuring alignment with global direction, local consumer needs, and regional commercial strategy.

Translate sales, inventory, margin, consumer, and marketplace data into clear recommendations around SKU productivity, pricing, product adoption, replenishment, and lifecycle management.

Lead cross‑functional alignment with Product, Retail, Ecomm, Planning, Allocation, Marketing, and Supply Chain to deliver a disciplined, insight‑driven Go‑To‑Market (GTM) process.

Create and present seasonal line reviews, buy recommendations, assortment architecture, product recaps, and business performance readouts for senior stakeholders.

Drive the selection, planning, and execution of DTC exclusives, key seasonal items, and category growth initiatives across icons, sandals, bags, franchises, and emerging opportunity areas.

Lead market and competitive research, including field visits, consumer insight analysis, promotional benchmarking, and digital experience reviews to inform assortment and category strategy.

Monitor in‑season performance and recommend trading actions such as rebuys, consolidations, transfers, exits, and markdown proposals to maximize full‑price sales and protect margin.

Maintain a high standard of product data accuracy and ensure merchandising systems, planning tools, reports, and GTM documentation support timely decision‑making.

Act as the regional merchandising point of contact for assigned categories, representing Americas needs with Global Merchandising and influencing product decisions with clear local insight.

Martens’ brand values, consumer‑first mindset, and premium positioning in all assortment, GTM, and commercial recommendations.

Commercial Acumen & Merchandising Expertise

Strong commercial and analytical capability, with the ability to turn complex quantitative and qualitative data into clear merchandising decisions.

Strong understanding of merchandising fundamentals, range architecture, assortment planning, stock flow, pricing, margin, and product lifecycle management.

Strong understanding of DTC operations, omnichannel dynamics, consumer buying behaviors, and marketplace trends.

Data, Systems & Technical Proficiency

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with merchandising systems, planning tools, reporting platforms, or BI dashboards preferred.

Collaborative and influential, with the ability to lead through partnership in a matrixed environment.

Planning, Organization & Execution

Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage seasonal calendars, multiple workstreams, and shifting priorities with strong follow‑through.

Proactive, agile, and comfortable making recommendations in an evolving operating model with competing priorities.

Brand & Consumer Mindset

Martens brand, culture, and consumer‑centric approach.

Ability to work at a standard computer set up 40+ hours per week with or without accommodations.

Travel Requirement: up to 5% of working time, which can include both domestic and international travel.

They never stand alone, but work together as a balancing act of rights and responsibilities to support how we work together at DMs.

SHOW YOU CARE .

Great relationship management that delivers results through effective teamwork

You’ll help build a highly engaged team - ensuring a collaborative culture and providing guidance & support to other team members

You will take ownership for your own development, proactively seeking out feedback to build self‑awareness

Welcome to the brand pair of Docs

Early Friday finish in the summertime

Amazing Portland based office & rooftop

Hybrid work schedule

Affordable & comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision packages

Our Employee Assistance Program - for when times might get tough

401(k) Pre-Tax and Roth Retirement savings plans

DM Foundation, supporting and empowering our communities around the world

If you're excited to own your impact, shape the future of an iconic brand, and grow your career in a place that champions individuality - we'd love to hear from you.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process. We encourage applications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, or disability. Diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our brand; helping us to authentically speak to our consumers.

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