Company

Asics is a world-renowned Japanese brand, guided since its creation by a strong philosophy : Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. At the crossroads of sport, performance and lifestyle, Asics develops innovative products that combine technology, design and well-being, for both athletes and everyday consumers.

The Sportstyle division represents the lifestyle expression of the brand, building on Asics’s performance heritage while responding to the expectations of the fashion, streetwear and premium markets. In an international and highly collaborative environment, Asics places business analysis, product knowledge and operational excellence at the core of its strategy.

Missions

Reporting to the Senior Marketplace Merchandiser, you will act as a key connection point between the France commercial teams and the EMEA product teams, with a strong responsibility for the Sportstyle category.

• Assortment Strategy & Merchandising
  Define and drive the seasonal assortment strategy for the French market in line with the EMEA category strategy.
  Provide market and commercial feedback to product teams ahead of line finalization to optimize the range.
  Ensure wholesale assortment excellence and guarantee proper execution of the initial assortment strategy by the sales teams.
  Analyze past performance, market trends and consumer expectations to guide future assortment decisions.

• Business Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work closely with Planning teams to adjust commercial forecasts, identify business risks and opportunities, and secure financial objectives.
  Align long-term plans with Sportstyle strategic accounts to anticipate range evolution and growth opportunities.
  Present assortment strategies and business recommendations to internal teams and key partners.

• Processes, Tools & Operational Performance
  Contribute to the continuous improvement of Wholesale Merchandising processes and propose workflow optimizations.
  Develop a strong understanding of Asics systems and data flows to ensure accuracy, consistency and relevance of product and business information.
  Collaborate with other merchandisers to identify improvement areas and strengthen overall operational efficiency.

Profile Requirements

Profile
👉 Merchandiser / Product Manager with 3 to 5 years of experience in merchandising or a product-related role, ideally within fashion, sport or lifestyle.
👉 Strong understanding of the Sportstyle environment, market trends and consumer expectations.
👉 Comfortable with financial topics, data analysis and performance management.
👉 Proactive, organized and detail-oriented profile, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills & Competencies
👉 Strong analytical skills and high numerical proficiency.
👉 Advanced Excel skills and solid experience with reporting tools and merchandising systems.
👉 Fluent in english and french is mandatory (international environment).
👉 Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.

Additional information

Location : Paris or Montpellier with frequent travel
Remote work : up to 50% after the probation period
Contract : Permanent

International and highly collaborative environment, with regular interactions with EMEA teams and strategic accounts.