This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in-office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.
The Senior Merchandiser, Licensed Teams is responsible for leading the merchandising vision and seasonal product strategy for Columbia’s Collegiate & Team business, driving profitable growth through consumer-right assortments, compelling product stories, and effective commercialization. This role owns the strategic direction of the product line, balancing consumer demand, wholesale opportunities, direct-to-consumer objectives, and licensing requirements to maximize business performance and brand impact.
As the merchandising leader for the Collegiate & Team business, this role sits at the center of the Go-To-Market (GTM) process, partnering cross-functionally with Product Creation, Sales, Licensing, Marketing, Finance, and external partners to develop assortments, influence investment decisions, and bring commercially successful products to market. The Senior Merchandiser plays a critical role in shaping future growth opportunities while ensuring strong execution across the product lifecycle.