Global Key Account – General Merchandising Manager

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Global Key Account – General Merchandising Manager at New Balance. Driving strategic global merchandising for key wholesale partners in athletic specialty channels.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,200 - $223,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global merchandising strategy, product assortment planning, and lifecycle management while effectively communicating and negotiating with key stakeholders across multiple regions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Merchandising StrategyProduct Assortment PlanningChannel SegmentationLeadership SkillsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Product FlowRange ArchitectureLifecycle ManagementProduct SegmentationStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Sophisticated CommunicationNegotiation SkillsTeam CollaborationDeadline Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Wholesale PartnersAthletic Specialty ChannelBusiness UnitsKey Account Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic global merchandising for GKA wholesale partners within the athletic specialty channel
Shape strategic planning across multiple business units aligned to global category direction
Own global merchandising GKA plan(s) deployed by regional channel merchandising teams
Develop assortments achieving shape, share, and product mix targets defined in long-range plans
Protect integrity of key models through disciplined lifecycle management and product segmentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 12-15+ years of industry experience with preferred working experience directly with wholesale partners
Deadline oriented and analytically skilled
Knowledgeable in channel segmentation, range architecture, product assortment planning, concept drivers, and product flow
Sophisticated communicator able to present and negotiate with the key account team and influence multiple regions and senior leadership
Solid oral and written communication skills
Experience working in a team environment with proven leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off