Who We Are:

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:

Runner First
- We act in the best interest of the runner
Word is Bond
- We do what we say we’ll do
Champion Heart
- We give our all in everything we do
There is no “I” in Run
- We stay generous with our humanity
Keep Moving
- We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job

The Associate Footwear Merchandiser supports the global footwear merchandising team in delivering runner-ready assortments that drive revenue and margin. This role partners closely with senior merchandising, product line management, sales, Merch Financial Planning, , marketing, and color to help bring footwear assortments to life across channels and markets

You will assist with merchandising activities across the season while developing a strong understanding of the footwear merchandising process, market dynamics, and runner needs. This role is ideal for someone early in their merchandising career who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a collaborative product team.

Your Responsibilities:

Merchandising:

Support the global footwear merchandising team in the development and execution of seasonal assortments

Assist with merchandising the footwear line to support regional business, customer, and consumer needs

Assist in organizing and consolidating feedback from product pre-lines with key accounts and regions

Support the creation and updating of product pre-line presentations

Learn how to assess seasonal market readiness

Learn how to validate article counts, price points, widths, and color flow

Learn key FTW processes and calendars (I2R)

Learns the MRA (merchandising runner assortments) structure, process, and how to collaborate with key stakeholders to create effective and creative solutions to maximize business opportunities.

Competitive Analysis:

Help gather market, channel, customer, and runner insights and share observations with the footwear team

Support bi-annual competitive reviews of Brooks products versus competitors across fit, feel, ride, support, and price/value

Assist with analysis of brand performance, product trends, and competitiveness

Cross-Functional and Team Collaboration:

Gain knowledge in how to collaborate cross-functionally including collaboration with the color teams to create seasonal assortments and with product triads to share market readiness

Partner with senior merchandisers and color teams by sharing runner and market insights to support seasonal color decisions

Gain knowledge in how to collaborate cross-functionally including collaboration with the color teams to create seasonal assortments and with product triads to share market readiness

Seek guidance, feedback and mentorship from Senior staff

Project and Product Administration:

Support seasonal data entry and accuracy in Flex PLM, including colorways, prices, and intro dates

Assist with sample management by receiving, organizing, and tracking footwear samples throughout the season

Support FW Merchandisers on seasonal projects and shadow more experienced merchandisers on advanced projects.

Deliver assigned deliverables on time

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and/or experience)

1+ years of experience in footwear, apparel, or retail merchandising, product, sales, or related field

Strong interest in footwear, product merchandising, and the running industry

Ability to analyze information, summarize and draw insights and

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to work effectively within a team and across functions

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a collaborative mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint); PLM experience a plus

Use AI-enabled tools (e.g., reporting, forecasting, or assortment analysis tools) to support data gathering, identify trends, and improve efficiency in merchandising workflows.

Associate Footwear Merchandiser

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