Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

As the Associate Merchant of DTC - Team Sports, you will be responsible for defining and managing themerchandising vision and business strategy for our DTC channels, reporting to the Director of DTC Merchandising. Your role involves optimizing product assortment and architecture to maximize revenue and profit, preparing and facilitating line reviews, and creating a merchandising flow calendar that highlights key items, trends, and product launches. You will also collaborate cross-functionally to define and implement pricing and promotional strategies, partner on floor planograms and site merchandising, and lead a POD of cross functional partners. This role requires strong understanding of the marketplace, curiosity and enthusiasm for the Team Sports athlete and the ability to analyze sales and consumer trends to optimize the business within the season.

Your Impact

• Manage and define Team Sports strategy for DTC Brand House and Digital Marketplace channels.
• Assort and present compelling and athlete focused assortments for Team Sports.
• Enhance SKU productivity and clarity within Channel Assortments.
• Own calendar of drops and activations within Team Sports, Quickturn and Licensed calendars.
• Operate and maintain Merchandising systems for the business.
• Analyze the marketplace competition, price-points, commercial needs and anticipate future trends.
• Partner with Global Product, Product Merchandising and Regional Merchandising teams to identify new growth opportunities and potential revenue streams.
• Lead cross functional Team Sports Channel PODs including Planning, Site Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Allocation, Marketing and Commercial Teammates.
• Convey clear understanding of seasonal sales data, business metrics, and sku targets to guide increased article productivity, growth and channel fiscal plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant merchandising, merchandising operations, product, or product operations experience in a fast-paced, product-oriented, consumer-driven company, demonstrating proven career growth and increased responsibility.
• Retail or DTC Merchandising experience.
• Ability to lead & influence cross-functional partners through strong and proven relationships.
• Ability to communicate operational processes and best practices verbally and in writing.
• Consummate collaborator, effective communicator, consensus-builder and influencer.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week. 

Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $73,897.56 - $101,609.16 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.