Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear

@ ARC'TERYX

Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear

Posted 2 days ago

About the job

Arc’teryx designs innovative outdoor gear for mountain athletes. The Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear, leads strategy, product creation, and market insights to grow the footwear category. On-site role in Portland.

Requirements

10+ years footwear experience
Global merchandising background
Strong business acumen
Excellent communicator
Willing to travel up to 35%

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or 2 years' experience
High footwear product knowledge
Ability to influence stakeholders
Strategic decision-making skills
Passion for outdoor activities

Full job description

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As the Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear, you contribute in defining the future of our footwear strategy, creating consumer-centric, industry-leading products and stories. You play a lead role in translating marketplace insights into products that meets and exceeds the needs of our guest, elevates brand positioning and delivers the financial and strategic objectives of Arc’teryx. You lead a seamless footwear product creation process, integrated within the brand, guiding the product from vision to strategy and execution.

This role is based out of our Portland office and is expected to be performed on site.

Meet your future team:

The Arc’teryx team creates innovative, beautiful product that exceeds the core mountain athlete needs in the outdoors across climbing, hiking, and trail running. We are builders, problem solvers and passionate outdoor enthusiasts. Fueled by curiosity, we take an immersive approach to identifying our athlete’s future needs then build, test, and validate products that solve for real functional challenges. We are passionate collective with a focus on collaborative teamwork, and our vision is to redefine the industry.

If you were in the Director, Merchandising – Global Footwear role now, here are some of the core activities you would be responsible for:

Developing and driving long-term merchandising strategies for Footwear, realizing the creative vision to bring our footwear product to market

Leading a collaborative team through complex processes and fostering an environment rooted in respect, stability and innovation

Partnering with the Regional Merchandising and Product triad teams in developing assortments that exceeds our athlete’s and consumer’s needs, are aligned to global brand strategic initiatives and achieve short and long term KPIs and financial goals

Leading the marketplace insights process in partnership with Regional teams, harmonizing feedback to inform short- and long-term product decisions

Owning the seasonal color briefing process in partnership with product director

Owning the end to end footwear product Go To Market (GTM) process in partnership with PLM, Commercial, Brand and Planning teams

Understanding and leveraging the competitive landscape, inclusive of product, distribution, market share and influences the line with these insights

Facilitating content and product plans to support initiatives in Sales, Brand and Retail teams

Participating in broader organizational Footwear strategy and planning, beyond the footwear category into other product types

Travelling regularly as required

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Identifying a new white space for Arc’teryx footwear in the marketplace, based on insights from focus groups you have led

Identifying innovative ways to differentiate and segment a global marketplace

Contributing to a collective of talented footwear experts to drive the business forward as the category grows

Are you our next Director, Merchandising - Global Footwear?

You have 10+ years of footwear product experience, in a global merchandising role, with a top athletic and/or outdoor brand

You have a Bachelor’s Degree, or 2 additional years of experience in lieu

You have a high degree of footwear product acumen, strong business acuity and a proven ability to make strategic decisions

You have a strong global consumer and marketplace knowledge

You are an excellent communicator and presenter, fluent in both digital and verbal skills

You have strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of financial and retail metrics

You are experienced in creating and executing a product strategy and vision, while bringing key stakeholders and team members along in the process

You have a proven ability to lead and influence multiple stakeholders across the organization, with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships

You demonstrate initiative, agility, and commitment, while balancing autonomy and collaboration

You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment

You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement

You have excellent interpersonal and English communication skills (written and verbal).

Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

You are willing and able to travel regularly, domestically and internationally, to collaborate and engage with partners (up to 35% commitment)

Compensation

The salary range for this role is USD$154,000 - USD$202,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear- Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

Leave it Better

We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way.

Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.

Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better

Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always.

Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.

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