Sr. Professional, Channel Merchandising

<h2><b>Values &amp; Innovation</b></h2> <p>At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the <a href="https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=ua&amp;_s.crb=aNMP8gWoYkBDFn%252bz2BldysgcgQHZpVs6tHzE9smSuXE%253d" target="_blank"><b>Internal Career Site Here.</b></a> </p><h2><b>Purpose of Role</b></h2> <p>Our products have a compelling story, and EMEA Merchandising delivers it with integrity across all sales channels.</p> <p>Under Armour seeks a Sr. Professional Channel Merchandiser for the EMEA region. Reporting to the Manager, Channel Merchandising for JD Sports, the role involves seasonal assortment building, analysis, and managing product operations.</p> <p>The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or commercial roles, with a focus on Wholesale Accounts, and a background in consumer products, apparel, footwear, and accessories.</p> <h2><b>Your Impact</b></h2> <ul> <li>Create consumer centric assortments across all divisions (footwear, apparel, accessories) and genders.</li> <li>Support the full Go-to-Market process </li> <li>Own analyzing sales trends and competitive landscape to generate recommendations for strategic action to meet performance objectives and the right consumer expectations.</li> <li>Connect product, brand, and sport moments to create authentic, powerful and consistent engagement with the target consumer throughout the season.</li> <li>Communicate assortment directions and how it supports EMEA’s long term strategy.</li> <li>Work in collaboration with the POD across commercial, planning, and marketing to build strong relationships to support the business throughout the season.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Planning to ensure the commercial range has the right depth and it aligns back to the commercial direction.</li> <li>Leverage consumer insights to drive meaningful conversations with the account and to identify incremental opportunities.</li> <li>Think strategically and present ideas for process improvement.</li> </ul> <h2><b>Qualifications</b></h2> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>4+ years of global merchandising and/or product management experience, primarily gained in non-US markets, preferably within the sports apparel, footwear or accessory industry.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Teamwork. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Prioritizes team success. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Knowledge of European Markets with specific focus on Northern Europe ideally attained through living/working in Europe.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to work in an international environment with a clear understanding of cultural differences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Proven quantitative capabilities to assess data, identify trends, and define actions to drive results.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Ability to establish an independent view while effectively collaborating in decision-making forums.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <h2><b>Workplace Location</b></h2> <ul> <li><span><span><span><b><span><span>Location:</span></span></b><span><span> Amsterdam office </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><b><span><span>Travel:</span></span></b> <span><span> <span>10-15% of the year <