Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Channel Merchandiser II is responsible for supporting account-specific merchandising execution across key wholesale partners, helping translate channel strategy into actionable assortments, insights, and go-to-market plans. This role partners closely with Account Sales, Planning, and Marketing to deliver consumer-right assortments, strong in-market storytelling, and support profitable growth at the account level.

Supporting as a merchandising lead for assigned accounts and channels, the Channel Merchandiser contributes to sell-in readiness, performance insights, and seasonal execution, while ensuring alignment to broader channel strategies established by Channel Merchandising leadership.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Support the translation of channel strategy into account-specific assortments using sell-through data, bookings, and market insights
• Analyze product performance, trends, and consumer behavior to inform merchandising recommendations and future decisions
• Build and support consumer-right assortments that balance brand storytelling, innovation, pricing, and account opportunities
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Planning, and Marketing to support integrated account strategies and seasonal execution
• Assist in sales meeting preparation, including content development and product storytelling
• Deliver in-season and post-season insights, identifying risks and opportunities with guidance
• Support development and alignment of assortment architecture, pricing strategies, and SKU productivity frameworks
• Contribute to execution of seasonal go-to-market (GTM) plans, including timelines, milestones, and cross-functional coordination
• Support end-to-end SMU (Special Make-Up) processes, ensuring alignment to brand and account needs
• Monitor account performance across revenue, margin, forecasting, and SKU productivity, contributing to action plans

YOU ARE

• A developing merchant who connects product, consumer, and account needs into clear assortment recommendations
• Commercially curious with a strong analytical and financial mindset
• A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments
• Skilled at influencing through data, insights, and storytelling
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

YOU HAVE

• 2–4 years of experience in merchandising, planning, buying, wholesale, or account-facing roles
• Foundational expertise in assortment planning, sell-through analysis, and retail dynamics
• Experience supporting wholesale accounts and sales teams
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights, with guidance
• Strong communication skills and ability to contribute to clear, compelling presentations
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to AskHR@columbia.com with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.