Global Associate Merchant

Overview

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

 

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

 

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

What You'll Do

The Global Associate Merchant, will be an integral part of the merchandising team, working to establish and build the global business in the US, EMEA and APAC.

 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and will possess exceptional communication skills. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the Director or Merchandising, define product strategies that exceed customer expectations and meet financial goals for the brand 
• Own and communicate competitive research on fabric innovation, silhouettes, and price points to support merchandising strategies.
• Assist in building and maintaining global assortments in collaboration with Merchants, adjusting in-season as needed based on business performance.
• Manage special projects and SMU (Special Make-Up) requests, ensuring timely execution.
• Develop and maintain product education playbooks to support direct-to-consumer (DTC) and Wholesale teams.
• Analyze sales data and consumer insights to optimize assortments and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product launches and go-to-market execution
• Maintain merchandising tools (Centric) to drive business efficiency and support product lifecycle management.
• Partner with site merchandising teams to ensure product strategies are effectively presented across PLPs (Product Listing Pages) and CLPs (Category Landing Pages).
• Analyze and recap performance for wholesale and agile retail channels to inform future strategies.
• Manage in-season updates for wholesale, including catalog maintenance and product communication.

What We're Looking For

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Merchandising or a related discipline and 1-3 years merchandising and/or merchandise planning experience with another apparel brand.

 

Other qualifications include:

• Previous experience in the athleisure industry preferred
• Intermediate excel proficiency required.
• Great product instincts – an understanding of sports, culture and fashion and how they shape the lifestyle and clothing choices of young athletic men and women.
• Analytical thinking – a balance of both qualitative and quantitative skills
• Entrepreneurship – ability to work effectively in a fluid environment and willingness to wear multiple hats, as necessary
• Resourcefulness – self-directed and scrappy
• Collaboration – demonstrated skill in building cross-functional and cross-cultural/international relationships
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply sound business decisions to growing a global business
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), as well as collaboration/ communications platforms like MS Teams.

 

What We'll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $65,000 - $90,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

 

Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure. We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products