Head of Merchandising, Athleta

Job description

About the Role The Head of Merchandising for Athleta leads the brand’s merchandising organization, driving strategic product vision, commercial performance, and customer engagement across all channels. This role is pivotal in delivering on Athleta’s purpose of inspiring women and girls to build confidence, strength, and belonging through movement. Reporting directly to the Athleta Brand President & CEO, the Head of Merchandising is a key member of the Athleta Leadership Team and oversees assortment strategy, category management, and visual presentation. This leader drives product innovation, price and value leadership, and alignment across design, marketing, and inventory planning to deliver profitable growth and a differentiated brand experience. The Head of Merchandising builds and inspires a high-performing team that operates with agility, accountability, and creativity. By fostering a culture grounded in inclusion, empowerment, and innovation, this leader ensures Athleta delivers compelling, purpose-driven product assortments that unite performance, style, and sustainability. At Athleta, how we reach our results is just as important as the results themselves. This leader models...