Senior Merchant 1 – Men’s Apparel

Department: Merchandising NAM

Reports to: Director Merchandising, Men's Apparel NAM

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As a Senior Merchant 1, you are responsible for the long-range vision and the creation of profitable, regional seasonal assortments and line plans across assigned product categories. Your strategies align with the overall merchandising strategy and support our company goals by focusing on consumer needs and brand opportunities to bring innovative solutions to market.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Merchant team is responsible for delivering regional, seasonal product assortments that support the overall Design creative direction. In partnership with the Product Line Management (PLM) team, Merchants drive company sales, gross margin, and inventory productivity goals, in both our wholesale and vertical channels. This high performing team works closely with the Commercial and Merchandise Planning and Allocations (MP&A) teams to create future seasonal line plans and to maximize in-season sales performance.

If you were a Senior Merchant 1 now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Creating successful short-term merchandising strategies (1–2-year plans) across all business units for your categories and product areas
• Building and overseeing the successful execution of the merchandising strategy for your product categories
• Mentoring, training, influencing, and supporting the Associate Merchants and Merchants across your team
• Delivering on our 5-year brand vision by hitting regional sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals through partnership with Commercial and MP&A teams
• Partnering with the Planning team to create a strategic seasonal selling plans, including plans to grow, diminish, hold, exit, and launch as well as sell-thru vs sell-in
• Collaborating closely with the global MP&A teams to ensure that regional needs are incorporated into the global line plan
• Providing a global product framework and assortment structure that guides merchant execution within retail, wholesale key accounts and digital channels to maximize sales, profit and global brand positioning
• Researching and analyzing the regional marketplace, identifying key consumer and market insights to inform the concept work and development of new products and the range
• Developing and delivering product presentations for key calendar touchpoints that inspire and deliver the critical information to our internal stakeholders to ensure successful development of seasonal assets and plans
• Maintaining effective partnerships with the Visual Merchandising, Design, Development, Brand Marketing and Colour teams to ensure seasonal strategies come to life in all channels and regions
• Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing, throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Exploring new product categories to round out the complete mountain kit for our guests
• Maximizing the efficiency and profitability of the regional assortment across all points of ecommerce and retail distribution

Are you our next Senior Merchant 1?

• You have 5-8+ years of experience in Outdoor Retail or Customer Service, Merchandising, Product Development, Wholesale and/or Retail Buying roles
• You have experience leading a team or a function
• You have excellent knowledge of retail math concepts; sell through, calculating cost of goods, and the open to buy process
• You are highly organized, able to effectively manage your time, and you possess strong analytical, presentation and communication skills
• You have strong leadership and teamwork skills, able to facilitate work across many different internal departments and external key accounts and vendors
• You are a creative and strategic thinker, a consensus builder, and excellent team player
• You excel at partnering across diverse teams and departments to establish consensus or drive solutions
• You have a proven track record in developing and leading a team in the execution of a multi-year business strategy
• You have an excellent understanding of the active apparel market within the outdoor industry, and the key outdoor activities we make product for
• You have an excellent understanding of the design and development process
• You are excellent in the use of Adobe and Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel)
• You are willing and able to travel as required (trade shows, key dealer presentations, key vendor meetings, core consumer events, store openings etc.)
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You are highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (but sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation:

the salary range for this role is CAD$108,000 ~ CAD$142,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

• Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).

  *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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