Associate Category Manager, Alpine & Protectives

Job Description
The Alpine Associate Manager supports the Alpine Category Manager across the annual Go-To-Market (GTM) cycle, playing a key role in business and assortment planning, and forecasting. This role involves strategic alignment with global and regional brand strategies to drive Salomon's sales, market share, distribution, and profit goals in North America. The Associate Manager also coordinates product-related activities, including communication, training, and the organization of showrooms and samples, contributing to effective assortments and merchandising strategies.
WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK &
PLAY:
Hybrid work schedule
A generous PTO policy, plus 15 paid annual holidays and 3 floating holidays
Half-day Fridays for 6 months of the year
An exceptional employee discount on all our products and sister brands (Arc’teryx, Armada, Atomic, Wilson)
“Powder Bell” powder days throughout the winter season
Complimentary gym membership and resort season pass to local locations &
mountains
Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners
ESSENTIAL DUTIES &
RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:
General Category Responsibilities:
Assist in achieving objectives set by the Salomon Alpine Category Manager.
Conduct market and competitor analysis to support strategic planning.
Collaborate with Marketing for GTM excellence and promotional programs.
Maintain and communicate GTM asset changes to the field and all internal stakeholders.
Support Sales Operations in GTM events, industry shows and sales meetings.
Represent the brand in the binding certification process and maintain related platforms.
Manage alpine product training content for stakeholders.
Generate orderbook recap report and regularly analyze orderbook trends.
Assist Category Manger in seasonal forecasting and assortment planning.
Global/Local Interface:
Serve as the liaison for product updates and market intelligence between the field Sales team and Global Business Divisions.
Participate in the product validation process and global strategic planning.
Sample &
Test Fleet Ordering &
Management:
Coordinate sample/demo ordering with the global supply team.
Organize and distribute sample and demo products for key accounts and events.
Handle sales agents' sample demo orders and track preparation for test events.
Organize and manage product samples, ensuring availability for key events, as well as coordinating the setup and maintenance of the showroom and at tradeshows to maximize visibility and engagement.