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Divisional Merchandise Manager, Ski & Snow Hardgoods

3 months, 1 week ago
Canada
Full-time
Lead
Operations Manager
Operations
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CSC Generation

CSC Generation

CSC Generation is an AI native retail holding entity that revitalizes iconic brands through the use of data, automation, and its Genesis platform to shape the future of commerce in the age of artificial general intelligence.

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2016
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Description

  • Define and execute a multi-year category strategy across ski, snowboard, and backcountry hardgoods.
  • Translate regional customer needs and market trends into effective assortment strategies.
  • Drive top-line growth, gross margin, sell-through, and inventory productivity in partnership with Inventory Planning and Finance.
  • Build tiered assortments across multiple price points and customer expertise levels.
  • Manage full-price, off-price, and closeout product mix to maximize lifecycle value and minimize risk.
  • Lead end-of-season closeout buying and align on open-to-buy, receipt timing, and payment structure.
  • Develop strategic vendor partnerships through meetings, business reviews, product testing, and new product reviews.
  • Create SMUs and exclusive assortments that differentiate Backcountry from competitors.
  • Champion the customer journey across digital and retail touchpoints, including demo fleets and seasonal rental programs.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a merchandising team while setting goals and driving accountability.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in ski and snowboard hardgoods with a strong point of view on product and trends.
  • Strong understanding of the global snow market, vendor landscape, and brand ecosystem.
  • Proven ability to translate regional nuances, such as East vs. West and Resort vs. Backcountry, into strategy.
  • Extensive experience managing highly seasonal businesses, including lifecycle and inventory planning.
  • Demonstrated success building assortments across multiple price tiers and customer expertise levels.
  • Experience across full-price, off-price, and closeout channels, including end-of-season optimization.
  • Background in retail service models, including demo fleets and rental strategies.
  • Experience developing SMUs, exclusives, and differentiated assortment programs.
  • Strong track record of building strategic brand partnerships and vendor relationships.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with Inventory Planning, Finance, and Digital teams to align assortment decisions with OTB, margin targets, and digital performance.
  • Deep familiarity with ski industry vendor dating programs and off-price buying windows.
  • Analytical fluency with sell-through analysis, conversion metrics, and demand forecasting.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation of $150,000 to $160,000 per year.
  • Paid time off policies.
  • 401(k)/RRSP match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Supplemental insurance policies.
  • Employee discounts across the company’s portfolio brands.
  • Direct access to brand CEOs and senior leadership for mentorship and business exposure.
  • AI-first skill building with access to advanced AI tools and training.

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