- Salary
- $122k – $165k
- Location
- Portland, Oregon, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.
Job Title: Sr. Manager, Apparel Merchandising - Global HOKA
Reports to: Director of Apparel, Global Merchandising
Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Typically 3 times per week in office, Tuesday – Thursday
The Role
We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Your Impact
- Develop seasonal product line plans that align with financial targets and key performance indicators, ensuring initiatives are executed in accordance with Brand Planning guidelines
- Build seasonal assortments that drive annual sales volume and support HOKA's growth and market share objectives
- Define category distribution and segmentation strategies across global markets to maximize product reach and availability
- Champion a consumer-first, omni-channel approach, ensuring assortments meet consumer needs across all channels and touchpoints
- Gather and incorporate consumer insights, regional trends, and channel-specific needs into global and regional planning processes
- Maintain ongoing feedback loops with Product and Demand Creation teams, leveraging marketplace performance and business results to inform future opportunities
- Create product assortments that align with key business metrics, brand priorities, and competitive opportunities
- Drive category growth and segmentation strategies that support both short- and long-term business objectives
- Stay current on industry trends, consumer preferences, and the competitive landscape to inform merchandising strategies and recommendations
- Serve as a key liaison between Global Product, Brand Planning, Regional Merchandising, Brand, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution
- Leverage data and insights to influence decision-making, build consensus, and align stakeholders around key priorities
- Prioritize and manage multiple seasons simultaneously, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with broader business strategy
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience in merchandising, product creation, sales, or a combination thereof, with experience supporting both DTC and Wholesale channels
- Strong merchandising experience in the performance, athletic, outdoor, or consumer products industry
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment across a matrixed organization
- Focused decision-making guided by brand integrity and company values
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently
- Self-motivated with sound judgment and confident decision-making skills
- Experience working within a matrixed organization
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Strong understanding of financial metrics and how merchandising decisions impact business performance
- Willing and able to travel 10-15% annually
What We'll Give You –
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We’ve created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they’re valued.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.
- Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees’ needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.
- Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras
- Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
- Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
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$122,300.00 - $165,000.00
The salary range posted reflects the estimated minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in:
Portland, Oregon
Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all the other beautiful parts of your identity.
