About the Role: We are looking for a Retail Merchandiser to join our team. In this role, you will play a key role in building assortments and strategies in SITKA owned brick & mortar retail stores.

This position will be located at our facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the product and purchasing teams to curate a compelling product assortment that meet consumer channel demands
• Utilize data analytics and sales metrics to evaluate product performance, identify trends, and make data-driven merchandising decisions
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell through, sales to stock, sales/sq ft., etc. to implement strategies and optimize these metrics
• Regularly review inventory levels, identify slow-moving or obsolete products, and develop strategies to clear excess inventory
• Define pricing strategies and promotional campaigns to drive sales growth and maximize profitability
• Work closely with the Buying/Planning team to ensure seamless product availability, timely fulfillment, and efficient inventory management
• Partner with brick-and-mortar visual merchandising experts to optimize product presentation and enhance the customer experience
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute retail marketing campaigns, including in-store signage and staff training to support merchandising initiatives

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a retail merchandiser, buyer, and/or analyst in a +$50M retail business.
• Ability to drive sales to meet or exceed P&L goals while maintaining a high-end brand experience
• Experience in KPI setting, tracking, and dashboard creation with the ability to extract insights from data and KPIs.
• Strong proficiency in setting seasonal assortments in a regionally diverse and expanding retail channel
• Experience participating and presenting strategies in all stages of the GTM process including seasonal strategy sessions, product line reviews, and milestone read outs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. marketing, buying/planning, creative, retail marketing, etc.)
• Travel - 30%

To minimize disruption to the business, while supporting growth and development, Associates are expected to fulfill a minimum of 2 years in commitment before applying to another internal commitment. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved.

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore's hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions atgore.com/careers/contact