Manager, Global Merchandising - Retail
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
The Manager, Global Merchandising - Retail at Crocs Inc. is responsible for driving strategies and results in a high growth business for the Crocs Global Retail team. This individual is responsible for merchandising assortments that support key items, strategies, and current trends that will enable financial goals of retail channel. The position will report to the Director of Global Retail Merchandising and will influence and drive strategies and financial targets. The Merchandising Manager will engage with several cross-functional teams including Category Management, Design, Planning, Allocation, Demand and Supply Planning, Visual Merchandising, GTM, Retail Field/Operations, and Marketing.
What You'll Do
- Partner with leadership to gain alignment with Category Management and Planning teams on long range planning and implement strategies to support. Align product briefs to range plans and MFP plans.
- Support achievement of financial plans by driving profitable assortment strategies, margin targets, and lifecycle management.
- Develop global retail footwear assortments that align with brand strategy, consumer insights, and financial objectives.
- Build seasonal line architecture that balances innovation, key franchises, and commercial needs across store formats.
- Partner with regional merchandising teams to adapt global assortments for market relevance and growth opportunities.
- Analyze sales, sell through, and consumer trends to optimize assortments, drive in season performance, influence future line planning and seasonal creation.
- Lead seasonal go to market readiness, including assortment tools, storytelling, and global retail presentations.
- Collaborate with retail operations and visual merchandising to ensure consistent, compelling in store execution.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in merchandising, ideally within footwear, sporting goods, or retail specialty.
- Strong understanding of global retail dynamics and consumer behaviors.
- Analytical and data-driven, with advanced skills in Microsoft suite and merchandising systems required.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, global matrixed environment and manage multiple deadlines.
- Key Competencies: Strategic Assortment Planning, Consumer & Market Insight, Cross-Functional Leadership, Data Analytics & Trend Interpretation, Storytelling & Line Presentation, Global Thinking with Regional Sensitivity, Retail & Product Lifecycle Understanding.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Manager, Global Merchandising - Retail
Salary or Pay Range: $115,000 - $125,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Denver