Lead - Sales Planner
In short:
On is taking the global sports footwear, apparel, and accessories market by storm with cutting-edge tech and innovative products. As a Lead - Sales Planner, you will support the sales planning functions of a channel, leading our sales team through data-driven business analysis. You will support and execute sales planning activities such as seasonal product forecasts, weekly/ monthly and quarterly sales reporting tools and seasonal analysis. Your mission will be to support the sales team through quantitative analysis of account performance to sales plan and assortment performance. You will collaborate with our Merchandising, Demand Planning and Sales teams to ensure we have the right plans to reach every consumer who wants On.
Your Mission:
- Collect, consolidate, and analyze sales reporting data with the Head of Key Accounts to maximize opportunities and minimize product liability, providing quantitative insights to validate sales strategies and monitor account sales plan pace to On’s financial targets
- Support in conversations with accounts, including pre-season and in-season planning-focused calls
- Work collaboratively with the sales team to prepare and deliver sales recaps and communicate callouts in performance to highlight risk or opportunities
- In collaboration with account owners and merchant teams, build, optimize, and maintain sales reporting and in-season business trackers to effectively manage the health of accounts and ensure we are aiming to achieve our monthly and seasonal goals
- Work closely with Demand Planning and Merchandise Planning to finalize forecasting and production needs by vertical/channel/account level and sales inputs in development of the GTM strategies to drive profitability and support On’s growth plans & LRP
Your Story:
- 4+ years of experience with product planning or other applicable experience
- 1+ years working for a global retailer within the sports goods or fashion industries
- High proficiency with forecasting and planning tools and MS Excel including macros & power queries
- You have experience presenting and communicating with key stakeholders, internally and externally, and are able to navigate through an organization adjusting language to diverse audiences
- You have experience analyzing, and reviewing trends and data to forecast a holistic story across a product category
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs
Attributes of a successful candidate:
- Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
- Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Your Team:
Ever imagine working in a team, where a passion for people and a commitment to movement comes first? You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial and collaborative team, passionate about crafting a premium sales experience for our retail partners, pioneering new ways of strategic account management, and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our United States Sales team is growing, come along for the journey.