Associate Product Merchandiser, Equestrian Footwear

About the RoleThe Associate Product Merchandiser, Equestrian Footwear will become a key driver of the business. The person in this position will partner with product managers on overall organization, samples, line planning, product strategy, development process, and launch activities. The Associate Product Merchandiser will evaluate business analysis of product categories as well as develop knowledge of products including current line, upcoming launch seasons, and those in the development pipeline. The person in this role will be trained to be a key driver of a specific business responsible for developing the category strategy, managing the look and feel of the product line and delivering to the financial and efficiency targets of the category.You'll Make a Difference BySupporting management of the Equestrian footwear and accessories business.Executing category-aligned decisions.Maintaining and updating all merchandising documents used by the Product Managers.Leading management of product samples for the Product Managers.Partnering with the Product Managers on pricing, margin initiatives, and ensuring accuracy of printed & online materials.Managing all packaging for the category.Gathering market data via sales reports, industry publications, events, and shows to identify and expanding Ariat market opportunities.Supporting the Product Managers in creating strategies for product teams, including product boards, focus groups, event participation, competitive pricing analysis, and customer profiling.Participating in product brainstorms and assisting in setting up project lists and briefs.Performing competitive brand market research.Serving as Centric & SAP expert, supporting the Product Managers with all system requirements.Collaborating to define target consumer demographics and psychographics, addressing unmet needs.Building strong relationships with core product teams.Product Line PlanningKnowing and understanding the product pipeline and target consumer.Collaborating on seasonal merchandising plans and managing development projects.Partnering on seasonal market research, merchandising plans, and creative product briefs.Assisting the Product Managers with line reviews, pre-lines/market feedback, final line decisions, and launch planning.MarketingDelivering data for packaging, hangtags, catalogs, websites, and B2B.Coordinating with the Product Managers to ensure products are correct and ready for photo shoots.Supporting the Product Managers in preparing for sales meetings, events, and customer visits.Managing requests and ensuring accuracy of Product Sell Sheets.Sales SupportContacting sales reps to follow up on product meetings.Attending pre-lines as needed.Business ManagementAnalyzing seasonal sales by style, color, and channel distribution.Partnering with the Product Managers to identify close-out or phase-out opportunities and planning product lifecycles.Completing weekly and monthly booking analyses.About YouBachelor's degree or equivalent experience2+ years in merchandising or related fieldDetail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and writing skillsAdaptable, curious, and passionate about product and fashionStrong problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilitiesAble to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentMaintains professionalism and collaboration across teamsProficiency in MS Office, especially ExcelKnowledge of English riding a plus; interest in merchandising and fashion preferredAbout AriatAriat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $78,000 per year.The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance optionsExpanded wellness and mental health benefitsPaid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days401(k) with company matchBonus incentive plansTeam member discount on Ariat merchandiseNote: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.

Created: 2025-09-25