New Balance - Channel Merchandising Manager, Strategic Key Accounts - Amsterdam

Drive Business Growth:  

• Achieve volume, gross margin, and style efficiency targets for SKAs in Apparel and Footwear. 

Collaborate Cross-Functionally:  

• Work closely with EMEA Key Account teams to define and fulfill regional SKA needs. 

Lead Seasonal Planning:  

• Develop bottom-up seasonal plans that align with both short- and long-term sales and merchandising objectives. 

Deliver Head-to-Toe Styling:  

• Create inspiring, fully connected outfits tailored for SKAs, ensuring a cohesive look. 

Champion the SKA Voice: 

• Represent SKA needs across the EMEA Merchandising organisation. 

• Act as the regional SKA advocate in key global milestone meetings. 

• Maintain close collaboration with the EMEA GBU & Channel Merchandising teams. 

Market & Trend Research:  

• Travel internationally to gain insights into market trends, competitors, and consumer preferences. (May include weekends or non-standard hours.) 

Product Innovation:  

• Provide briefs for new product ideas that drive category growth. 

Go-To-Market Leadership:  

• Manage the GTM process and lead account-facing merchandising meetings. 

Stakeholder Management:  

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key global and regional teams. 

Performance Analysis & Reporting: 

• Deliver monthly SKA updates, focusing on key sell-through metrics, opportunities, and challenges. 

• Present product lines at key internal and external meetings. 

Operational Excellence: 

• Manage range grids, presentations, and merchandising systems. 

• Maintain accurate EMEA assortment data within internal systems. 

• Optimise SKU efficiency to drive productivity. 

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:  

•  Relevant number of years of experience in merchandising, buying, or product management within an apparel and/or footwear environment. 

• Fluent in English (spoken and written). Fluent or strong proficiency in French is highly appreciated and preferred. 

• Strong numerical skills with a deep understanding of merchandising and financial metrics. 

• Passion for product and fashion, with expertise in global consumer trends and key industry players. 

• Ability to translate consumer insights into product opportunities. 

• Comfortable delivering presentations to large audiences. 

• Familiarity with apparel, accessories, and footwear materials, fabrications, and compositions. 

• Skilled in managing relationships across diverse cultural contexts within EMEA and beyond. 

• Strong organisational and detail-oriented capabilities, being able to meet tight timelines while balancing multiple priorities. 

• Great teammate, being highly collaborative. 

• Frequent international travel required. 

 BENEFITS: 

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity  

• Discount on the health insurance 

• 8% holiday allowance 

• Flexible Working Hours 

• Pension Scheme 

• 25 days Annual Leave per year  

• Up to €250 travel allowance each month 

• Hybrid working  

• On-site Gym 

• Employee Discount 

• Work from-home allowance 

• Home working equipment 

• Sports subscription services 

• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year 

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)