<p>Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, OR who is looking for a Brand Merchandising 3.</p> <p>Summary: We are seeking a self-driven individual with a passion for consumer and sneakers geared towards making a positive impact on the overall Sportswear business. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and exudes strong communication and influencing skills rooted in a high-level of retail and merchandising acumen. This individual should also be comfortable working autonomously while being solution oriented and presenting within leadership settings. This role is considered high-visibility, and this candidate will be asked to represent our top footwear franchises across many levels of the organization. A key component of this role is the franchise management against some of our biggest Footwear styles in the company.</p> <p>This role will be focused on growth and franchise management. Reporting to Merchandising Director, this role will collaborate closely with the Merchandising team and cross-functional partners working on the North America Sportswear business. This role is embedded within a dynamic, inclusive, and consumer-focused team that values collaboration and excellence through assortment building and business acumen. A consistent part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be the detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools and assortments. Enabling this effort will be the development of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, comfort with research and analysis, along with a genuine curiosity and commitment to learn and evolve.* Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or relevant</p> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience </li><li>Demonstrated understanding of the Sportswear Footwear consumer and marketplace </li><li>Ability to analyze business and consumer trends </li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit, experience working on new projects/concepts/ideas </li><li>Ability to collaboratively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities </li><li>Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together </li><li>Values differences and builds strong relationships with high cultural awareness </li><li>Proven balance of art and science in decision-making </li><li>Self-directed, independent, and dedicated </li><li>Cultivates innovation while also ensuring accountability </li><li>Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations </li><li>Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee future implications </li><li>Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation </li><li>Team-first mentality </li></ul>