International Merchandiser - China and North Asia

WHY JOIN ALO?

Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.

OVERVIEW

As the International Merchandiser, you will play a key role in shaping and executing our international assortments for China and North Asia regions. You’ll serve as an expert on customer needs and market potential, ensuring product selections align with financial targets while upholding the brand’s design vision. In this role, you will drive the execution of the international product strategy and identify new opportunities for growth across global markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement international merchandising assortments and pricing strategies to meet sales targets and market needs
• Curate specific assortments by channel for each international market inclusive of store and digital in alignment with Global retail approach
• Partner with Global Merchandising, Design, Buying, and Plannings teams on seasonal investment strategies
• Provide guidance on style-level investment strategy
• Create, manage and update all seasonal assortment tools
• Consolidate international partners’ seasonal performance to provide Global Merch team with detailed reports and recommendations for future assortments
• Funnel international product market intelligence; performance data, market trends, competitor landscape to advise market specific product needs to Global Design for future line planning

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in fashion merchandising, with a focus on international markets and/or international partnerships (China and/or North Asia specific experience preferred)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data and trends
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and partners
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for creating best-in-class partnerships through strong communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to details
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort in navigating ambiguity
• Proficiency in merchandising software and tools – Powerpoint, Excel, Adobe Illustrator. PLM experience a plus

The base salary range for this position is $115,000-$120,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.