Senior Product Merchant

Sr. Product Merchant

Location: MD-Baltimore

Requisition ID:  163644

Location:  

Baltimore, MD, US, 21230

Business Unit:  Corporate

Region:  North America

Employee Class:  Full Time

Employment Type:  Salaried

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

The Sr. Product Merchant is responsible for aligning, aggregating and facilitating discussions to build the long-range global & seasonal category strategies for Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories in support of product category teams, regional merchants and key cross-functional and commercial partners, to achieve UA revenue and profitability goals

Your Impact

• Support the alignment and facilitation of setting UA targets and metrics for in-market performance through the Merchandising lens across all regions.
• Partner with Category leaders on seed / scale / maximize strategy of technologies across categories
• Review lifecycle management across categories to ensure effective and efficient policies and timing
• Drive portfolio efficiency and consistency of the line at the division-gender level (e.g., article duplication, pricing inconsistencies, and technology positioning inconsistencies), by spot checking and partner with GMP to deliver this data to Portfolio Category leaders or Category leaders.
• Be the key owner of briefs and deliverables for technologies, collections, or segments of the business that cut across categories (e.g., marketing brief for Halo),
• Support the alignment and facilitation of setting UA targets and metrics for in-market performance through the Merchandising lens across all regions.
• Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree with typically 10 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or typically 14 years of relevant experience without degree.
• Demonstrated track record of leadership in merchandising, business growth, influencing cross functional teams and driving process improvement.
• Proven ability to develop profitable merchandising strategies and collaborate effectively across internal teams and various functions in the organization.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills, fostering a collaborative environment that drives outstanding results.
• Strong understanding of global market trends, consumer behavior, and fashion industry dynamics.
• Proven track record of successfully managing product lines and driving process improvements.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in product lifecycle management software and tools.
• Decisive and resolute in decision-making, even in ambiguous situations.
• Strategic thinker with a keen eye for fashion trends, exceptional project management skills, and a passion for delivering products, stories and technologies that uphold our brand values and standards.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Workplace Location
• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD Office. 
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. 

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount

Base Compensation

$121,614.20 - $167,219.53 USD

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
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being