Product Merchandiser

TravisMathew is a premium apparel brand that exists because we seized an opportunity—and we’re inviting you to take yours. Back in 2007, we saw there weren’t many companies whose clothing bridged the gap between performance and lifestyle, so we created our own. Inspired by the sun, surf, and sand of Southern California, we became a leading innovator in lifestyle performance apparel by making clothes for real life—plus working with premium wholesalers, building a leading e-commerce business, and opening retail stores around the world. We invite you to join team TravisMathew.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Product Merchandiser is responsible for the product direction and management of all Wholesale and International channels across Men's Product. This individual will work closely with the Manager of Merchandising to support managing wholesale assortments for the channel and help maintain a strong partnership between product merchandising and sales teams.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact for communication and partnership with the National, Territory and International teams
• Manage relationships and coordinate initiatives for all Wholesale and International partners while assorting trend right products to ensure all wholesale needs are met
• Support sales team during seasonal milestone meetings
• Manage communication of assortment changes and updates to sales team
• Create, maintain, and update all wholesale ranking files for apparel and footwear, including researching and incorporating comp data as necessary. This person will serve as the information hub between all cross functional partners and ensure the rankings and product is shared with teammates throughout the process
• Create and format presentations, ensuring consistency and professionalism in all materials. While also presenting the product findings in critical checkpoints in the calendar.
• Create and implement tailored programs for key territory accounts to contribute to revenue growth
• Oversee embroidery placements and thread maps on entire men’s apparel line by determining placements, approving samples / colors and presenting new ideas to key partners
• Maintain organization and processes across applicable cross functional departments
• Analyze sales performance and margin trends by account while implementing strategies to optimize performance
• Manage seasonal merchandising tools for domestic wholesale and international accounts including visual line plans and ranking boards
• Review market research and internal reports to anticipate product trends and marketing strategies within key accounts. While also supporting weekly and monthly selling reports providing insightful summaries of performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement for each account

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• 3 - 4 years work experience, with at least 1 year in a relevant Merchandising, Buying, Product Line Management (PLM) or role with similar scope of duties
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment who can comply with numerous deadlines and evolving priorities
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and solution-focused mindset. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow up skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross functional teams and stake holders
• A team player who is focused on quality of finished product
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Intermediate Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and a PLM (Centric preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Merchandising methodologies, best practices, and processes

If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying! Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.

TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity