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Professional, Merchandiser - Brand House & Distributor

Under Armour

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
Hybrid

€50,000 - €65,000 per year

Work Arrangement

Office Days per Week: 4 days

Key Skills

Merchandising
Retail buying
Assortment strategy
Data analysis
Sales trend analysis
Competitive landscape analysis
Excel
MS Office Suite
Communication
Cross-functional collaboration
Product performance tracking
Strategic planning

Job Description

Values & Innovation

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour Europe is looking for a talented Brand House & Distributor Professional Merchandiser to join our DTC Merchandising team. This role will be responsible for supporting the Brand Hose Retail team as well as the Distributor team in developing a consumer-centric seasonal assortment strategy that supports strategic and profitable growth. 

Channel Merchant will be a key member of the merchandising function reporting into the BH and Distributor Merchandising Manager.  

The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator and strong operator with a minimum of 2+ years of merchandising preferable in retail environment. The individual will likely have experience in a well-regarded consumer products company and a professional / personal involvement with both apparel and footwear. 

 

Your Impact

  • Assist in the selection and ordering of merchandise based on sales trends and customer preferences. 
  • Support the development of product assortments and ensure they align with brand strategy and seasonal trends. 
  • Track product performance and make recommendations for x-functional meetings to ensure assortment efficiency.  
  • Own analyzing sales trends and competitive landscape to generate recommendations for strategic action to meet performance objectives and the right consumer expectations. 
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for strategical meetings and global partner conversations.  
  • Collaborate with multifunctional teams to implement initiatives throughout seasons. 
  •  Foster positive relationships with the stores and getting their feedback and insight as to product needs and consumer reactions to product assortments and items.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years’ experience in retail buying and/or merchandising 
  • Comprehensive understanding of end-to-end retail buying process
  • Report generating and analytical experience related to merchandising, financials, and sales
  • Advanced Excel skills with proficiency with MS Office Suite and working with various systems/applications
  • Ability to identify and quantify sales opportunities and market trends

Workplace Location

  • Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.
  • Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.


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Relocation

  • No relocation provided

 

Base Compensation

 

 €50,000.00-€65,000.00 EUR

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

  • Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
  • Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being.
  • 38 hour working week
  • Hybrid work
  • 28 days holiday
  • Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
  • Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site

 

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [email protected].

Core Responsibilities

The role involves developing consumer-centric seasonal assortment strategies to support profitable growth for Brand House and Distributor channels. You will analyze sales trends, track product performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in retail buying or merchandising. Proficiency in Excel and a strong understanding of the end-to-end retail buying process are required.

Benefits

  • Volunteer days
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Health and fitness benefits
  • 28 days holiday
  • Teammate resource groups
  • On-site gym

About Under Armour

Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Our Belief: WE USE THE POWER OF SPORTS TO EXPAND EVERY PLAYING FIELD. Our Obsession: WE ARE OBSESSED WITH ATHLETES WHO STRIVE FOR MORE – IN SPORTS, IN LIFE, AND IN THE WORLD. Our Mission: TO INSPIRE ATHLETES WITH INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS THEY CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT. Our Values: LOVE ATHLETES We believe in waking up every morning to make athletes legendary. From the best of the best to the ones just getting started, we put the athlete at the center of everything we do. We create fearlessly with the courage and conviction to defy convention. We innovate by taking bold and smart risks. We show up big where athletes train, compete, and recover. CELEBRATE THE WINS We believe our victories, big and small, bring us together as a team. We celebrate our accomplishments, giving credit where it's due. We take time to have fun. We channel past successes to inspire our next win. STAND FOR EQUALITY We believe sport is the great unifier. We don't sit on the sidelines; we speak up for fairness and equity. We treat each other with respect. We apply different perspectives in our work. We come together as a force for good to serve the communities we represent. ACT SUSTAINABLY We believe our work is not just what we do but how we do it. We work ethically and efficiently to perfect performance while reusing the Earth's resources. We seek new information to develop lasting solutions. We protect our planet for all who now play, and all who will play, on our home field. FIGHT ON TOGETHER We believe strength is built through tackling adversity. We act with an enterprise mindset in the best interest of the Brand. We help each other overcome obstacles. We act with integrity, have honest conversations and grow over mistakes. We approach challenges with positive intent and never quit.

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