Global Assistant Merchant, Sportswear

Overview

Global Assistant Merchant, Sportswear | Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference — and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do

The Global Assistant Merchant will be an integral part of the merchandising team, working to establish and build the global apparel and accessories business for Wilson Sportswear. 

The ideal candidate will be highly organized and will possess exceptional communication skills.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partner with the Merchandising Manager/Merchant to define product strategies that exceed customer expectations and meet financial goals for the brand  
• Maintain merchandising tools (Centric PLM) to drive business efficiency and support product lifecycle management 
• Assist in building and maintaining global line plans and regional assortments in collaboration with the Merchant, adjusting in-season as needed based on business performance 
• Develop and maintain product education playbooks to support direct-to-consumer (DTC) and Wholesale teams 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity for timely product launches and go-to-market execution 
• Partner with site merchandising teams to ensure product strategies are effectively presented across PLPs (Product Listing Pages) and CLPs (Category Landing Pages) 
• Own and communicate competitive research, especially as it relates to competitive assortment offerings and pricing architectures 

What We're Looking For

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business, or a related discipline.

Other qualifications include:

• Intermediate excel proficiency required 
• Great product instincts – an understanding of sports, culture and fashion and how they shape the lifestyle and clothing choices of young athletic men and women 
• Analytical thinking – a balance of both qualitative and quantitative skills 
• Entrepreneurship – ability to work effectively in a fluid environment and willingness to wear multiple hats, as necessary 
• Resourcefulness – self-directed and scrappy 
• Collaboration – demonstrated skill in building cross-functional and cross-cultural/international relationships 
• Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to apply sound business decisions to growing a global business  
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word), as well as collaboration/communications platforms like MS Teams 
• Previous experience in the athleisure industry preferred but not required

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay rate for this role is $71,000 per year at the time of this posting. Please note that the rate details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

Los Angeles, like Wilson Sportswear, is at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture. Join us on this exciting adventure. We offer an open, collaborative, work environment with best-in-class amenities and perks, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
• Summer hours
• Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
• Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.