Director, Merchandising – Men’s Apparel

Arc'teryx Equipment

Director of Merchandising responsible for North American product assortment strategy for Men’s Apparel. Leading assortment plans, business performance, and creating seamless product experiences across North America.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 CA$149,000 - CA$195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product assortment strategy and execution for Men’s Apparel, with a strong focus on Direct-to-Consumer performance and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to develop and implement multi-year business strategies while fostering high-performing teams and building strategic partnerships.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Experience In Merchandising5+ Years Experience Leading A TeamExpertise In Driving Strategy And Line PlanningStrong Presentation SkillsProven People Leadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Product Assortment StrategyLine PlanningLine ArchitectureBusiness Strategy DevelopmentGo-to-Market StrategyPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Influential LeadershipEmotional IntelligenceRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Direct-to-ConsumerMen’s ApparelCross-Functional CollaborationFast-Growth EnvironmentEntrepreneurial Environment

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the North American product assortment strategy for Men’s Apparel
Own the regional assortment plans and business performance from a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) perspective
Ensure product line strategies are adopted and optimized across all channels
Integrate insights and decisions across multiple planning horizons
Create new ways of working that bring regional Go-to-Market strategies to life
Deliver a seamless product experience across North America
Collaborate with the Merchant team that is responsible for delivering regional, seasonal product assortments

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years’ experience in merchandising with a product-led brands, and 5+ years’ experience leading a team
Influential leader with high emotional intelligence, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse cross-functional groups
Product-obsessed with a drive for understanding the “why” behind new products
Expertise in driving strategy, line planning and line architecture
Proven track record in developing and leading the execution of a multi-year business strategy
Strong presentation skills, and comfortable sharing stories and strategies with senior leaders
Proven people leadership skills and the ability to build, coach and guide a diverse and high performing team
Tireless integrity in driving excellence to milestones and deliverables
Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
Thrive on building relationships and creating partnerships across the organization
Flourish in a fast-growth, entrepreneurial environment and thrive on contributing to our brand and team’s evolution
Ability and willingness to travel internationally
Balance autonomy and collaboration
Seek the best solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
Passion for work paralleled by passion for getting outside and living it

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
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).