The North Face: Senior Merchandiser

3 weeks ago


Denver, Colorado, United States VF CORPORATION Full time
Join The North Face Family

The North Face was built on a love for the outdoors and the desire to enable all types of exploration, for all people, from their backyards to the Himalayas. Over the last 50 years we've lived by our "true north," the belief that exploration has the power to change us, to challenge us and to help us see the world from new perspectives.

To help ignite a global movement of outdoor exploration, love for the natural world and an unwavering commitment to protect it, we welcome and encourage new participants to the outdoors. We extend our reach through support of non-profit organizations, establishing programs that connect participants with close-to-home recreation opportunities, and creating a connection with young leaders, inspiring them to explore and conserve. As we enter our sixth decade, we pledge to:

Empower exploration and the thrill of the unknown for as many people as possible. Protect the places where we live, play, and operate. Evolve the way we make our products by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain. Senior Merchandiser, Strategic Account (TNF)

How You Will Make a Difference

What you will do:

The North Face has an amazing opportunity within the Americas Merchandising Team for an experienced Senior Merchandiser to drive our seasonal collections.

Partnering within the sales and product teams, you will play a central role in executing the overall strategic direction for your wholesale channel through assortment management. You need to be passionate about product, the outdoor and lifestyle marketplace, commercially smart, influential, and thrive in a team environment.

As Senior Merchandiser for a Strategic Account you will lead, curate, and execute transformative product strategies that ensure The North Face has the right product in the right place at the right time. You will drive the intentional product strategic direction for your channel through intrinsic franchise management with commercial lifecycles. Key to this is the development and overall merchandising vision for the respective business to create seasonal consumer right assortments and drive alignment with internal and external stakeholders. Strategy and range assortment development is imperative to build relevant and consumer-led seasonal product, with the financial objectives of the account at center of every decision.

You will be also responsible for having a finger on the pulse of your account and channel's consumer to anticipate marketplace shifts to react quickly to build further opportunity for The North Face.

Partnering closely with the Senior Director Marketplace Merchandising (Wholesale), and supporting their vision, you must have the ability to apply methodology and commercial product management leadership skills to create market and brand relevant product assortments.

Primary accountabilities:

Identify key market trends and patterns within your channel, build seasonal assortments, and behave as the link between Category Merchandising and Account Sales managers to ensure the line reflects the channel business needs.
Understand and analyze market trends, shifts, and downturns, and provide feedback to Regional Category Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing teams to continuously improve product plans through the Go-to-Market (GTM) process. Identifying category and franchise opportunities. Product sell-through will be leveraged to influence future assortment direction. Develop seasonal and complimentary product merchandising plans in full across all categories. Influence Regional Merchants to build consumer-relevant product & assortments that drive profitable revenue growth for your account Encourage and maintain a tight feedback loop amongst cross-functional partners. Understand and embrace industry, consumer, and culture, including our marketplace positioning. Lead with consumer through research and analysis, alongside competitive insights across Marketplace. Executing strategic vision for short- and mid-term strategic framework in concert with Regional Category Merchandising & Sales partners in Americas Drive a clear segmentation and marketplace differentiation strategy, drive SKU efficiency on balance with long-term global product strategies. Evaluate current business and GTM processes to identify opportunities that include account-led feedback. Lead key account meetings, trade shows, market visits for presentations, and trend/market research trips Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Skills for Success

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Buying, or Merchandising, Fashion Sales + Marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience. 6+years of Marketplace Product Management. Knowledge of Americas Marketplace Must have a proven track record in marketplace merchandising, a background in sports performance/outerwear ideal, but not essential. Strong eye for trends in a sportswear and outdoor environment in apparel, footwear and accessories. A strong retail math background, as financials will be a critical component in building profitable assortments, increasing SKU efficiency and driving top line revenue growth. A true understanding of consumer Ability to think strategically and act tactically. Proficient in PowerPoint with confident presentation skills Strong interpersonal communication, influence, and problem-solving ability. Comfortable in a self-starter environment. Exercise strong interpersonal skills across internal and external partners. Ability to work in an open environment with cross-functional partners. Computer proficiency, including specific job-required applications. Able to manage responsibilities & tasks without direction. Must be flexible and adaptive to change. VF Guiding Principles: Live with Integrity, Act Courageously, Be Curious, Act with Empathy, and Persevere.

What's In It for You

We're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package. Go to and click on "Looking to Join VF?" to learn more.

Our Parent Company, VF Corporation

VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish through our family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands. At the heart of our journey lies our company-wide purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It's the reason we come to work every day. It's a commitment shared by our global associates across all brands. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at

We just have one question. Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$90,720.00 USD - $113,400.00 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. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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