Merchandising Manager

A leading global sports brand is seeking a Merchandising Manager to join their Taipei team, offering you the chance to shape the future of sports merchandising. You will be part of a supportive network that values your expertise in sports equipment, apparel, and footwear, while providing flexible working opportunities and ongoing training to help you grow. If you are passionate about tennis or sports, this is your opportunity to connect with a knowledgeable team dedicated to excellence.

What you'll do:

As Merchandising Manager based in Taipei, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the merchandising strategy for one of the world’s most respected sports brands.

• Lead the seasonal planning process in alignment with local brand strategies and headquarters ambitions for all business units across Taiwan and export markets.
• Drive the business sign-off process for each season and develop comprehensive go-to-market plans that ensure successful product launches.
• Contribute valuable insights into annual budgeting and forecasting processes by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and execute end-to-end local go-to-market activities including range introductions, pre-line handovers, business reviews, and sales launches.
• Manage omnichannel master range planning responsibilities such as range architecture, merchandising strategies, channel distribution, pricing, and maintaining the local master line list.
• Support direct-to-consumer channels by overseeing assortment planning, new store openings, product launches, promotions, and other retail initiatives.
• Assist B2B teams during strategic meetings with priority accounts and provide guidance for sell-in activities to maximise commercial outcomes.
• Take ownership of consumer and competitor analysis within Taiwan and Southeast Asia markets to identify growth opportunities through data-driven decision making.
• Monitor inventory levels monthly and collaborate with supply planning functions to deliver accurate seasonal demand forecasts.
• Prepare detailed sell-in and sell-through reports at channel, market, business unit, category, and product levels for regional and global quarterly business reviews.

What you bring:

Your background as a Merchandising Manager will showcase extensive experience gained within the sports equipment or apparel industry where your understanding of market trends has helped drive commercial success.

• 5-8 years of proven experience in merchandising within the sports equipment, apparel or footwear industry where you have demonstrated your ability to manage complex product portfolios.
• Bachelor’s degree or above which has equipped you with foundational knowledge relevant to this sector.
• Exceptional communication skills enabling you to build positive relationships across teams while presenting clear reports and insightful analyses.
• A keen sense of responsibility combined with a results-oriented approach that ensures projects are delivered efficiently and effectively.
• Fluency in English allowing you to collaborate seamlessly with international colleagues as well as local partners.
• Passion for tennis or sports which drives your enthusiasm for delivering outstanding merchandising solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including PowerPoint, Word, Excel so you can create compelling presentations and manage data accurately.
• Retail experience encompassing product merchandising, sales analysis, stock control, product development or similar areas where your attention to detail has made a difference.
• Friendly demeanour paired with high interpersonal skills making you approachable for colleagues at all levels within the organisation.
• Initiative-taking attitude that enables you to proactively address challenges while contributing positively to team goals.
• Good sense of visual merchandising considered an advantage if you have experience designing engaging displays or layouts.