Erin Ambrosini
Portland
Summary
Strategic leader in marketplace merchandising with a focus on footwear and apparel. Demonstrates expertise in developing consumer-centric assortments and driving category expansion through data-driven insights. Proven ability to enhance cross-channel performance and align product initiatives with marketplace needs, ensuring optimal assortment strategies and improved brand relevance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FOOTWEAR MERCHANT | RUNNING/OUTDOOR
Nike
09.2025 - Current
- Led multi-season trail running footwear strategy, delivering consumer-focused assortments using data-driven approaches across channels.
- Owned footwear line plans for core and growth franchises, evaluated marketplace insights to drive category expansion.
- Developed consumer-centric assortments across key franchises, balancing performance innovation with clear channel differentiation.
- Influenced product briefs and franchise roadmaps as category subject matter expert, leveraging consumer insights and competitive intelligence.
- Established geo feedback loops and adoption checkpoints to ensure marketplace needs informed development and distribution strategies.
- Managed SKU and line architecture strategy for over 30 style-color combinations, minimizing duplication and supporting scalable assortments.
- Delivered cohesive head-to-toe assortments that enhanced product storytelling and improved retail clarity.
SENIOR MARKETPLACE MERCHANT - APPAREL
Nike
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Championed women's and kids' base layer assortments; launched women's victory line generating 260,000 units and developed kids' programs to meet BTS demand.
- Influenced long-term line architecture; launched new core graphic tee strategy driving 500,000 units in bookings and gaining market share.
- Directed seasonal assortment strategy for core consumer, leveraging marketplace data to boost bookings and adoption.
- Built and delivered data-driven assortments for core apparel marketplace, enhancing sell-through and optimizing retail metrics.
- Collaborated with planning, product, merchandising, and sales to align strategies across high-volume doors, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Led community specialty marketplace assortment strategy, delivering consumer-focused head-to-toe assortments through effective cross-functional collaboration.
MARKETPLACE MERCHANDISING MANAGER
adidas
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Doubled kids footwear business year-over-year by introducing five SMU models that strengthened key account relationships.
- Identified assortment gaps and created SMU programs that drove incremental growth and improved KPIs.
- Aligned key concepts and seasonal strategies with sales and local business units to enhance account performance.
- Collaborated with global and local teams to deliver insights that informed seasonal range development.
- Balanced trend relevance with commercial breadth while maintaining disciplined SKU architecture for optimal revenue.
KEY ACCOUNT/MERCHANDISING MANAGER
adidas
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Led merchandising and account strategy for key value retailers, managing strategic relationships to align assortment direction with market demands.
- Launched a key-item SMU, achieving $10 million in first-season bookings and generating incremental revenue.
- Developed annual and quarterly assortment strategies, optimizing margins and driving 48% business growth through disciplined execution.
- Collaborated with buyers, marketing, and global SMU product creation teams to translate market trends into seasonal briefs.
- Maintained partnerships with customer service, purchasing, and demand planning to ensure timely delivery and optimize inventory accuracy.
APPAREL DEVELOPER - WOMEN'S TRAINING
adidas
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed end-to-end product development for women's training apparel, collaborating with design, merchandising, marketing, and global sourcing.
- Ensured products met target FOBs, margins, timelines, and brand standards from concept to commercialization.
- Partnered with materials and design teams to achieve PME and margin targets.
- Cultivated relationships with tier-1 factories and local offices to enhance product accuracy and ensure timely deliveries.
- Addressed account-specific needs, including late colorways, SMUs, and special sampling requests, to meet customer expectations.
- Evaluated cross-functional feedback to guide future range planning and drive seasonal enhancements.
- Led strategic merchandising efforts for value channel, converting market insights into profitable high-volume assortments.
PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Kroger
01.2016 - 01.2017
ASSISTANT PLANNER
Kroger
01.2015 - 01.2016
ASSISTANT BUYER
Kroger
01.2014 - 01.2015
Education
B.S - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University
01-2012
Skills
- Assortment planning
- Product lifecycle management
- Vendor relations
- Project management
- Creative thinking and innovation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Analytical skills and insights
- Problem solving and analysis
- Time management and prioritization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Effective communication
Websites
Timeline
SENIOR FOOTWEAR MERCHANT | RUNNING/OUTDOOR
Nike
09.2025 - Current
SENIOR MARKETPLACE MERCHANT - APPAREL
Nike
09.2024 - 09.2025
MARKETPLACE MERCHANDISING MANAGER
adidas
09.2021 - 09.2024
KEY ACCOUNT/MERCHANDISING MANAGER
adidas
06.2019 - 08.2021
APPAREL DEVELOPER - WOMEN'S TRAINING
adidas
06.2017 - 06.2019
PRODUCT DEVELOPER
Kroger
01.2016 - 01.2017
ASSISTANT PLANNER
Kroger
01.2015 - 01.2016
ASSISTANT BUYER
Kroger
01.2014 - 01.2015
B.S - Merchandising Management
Oregon State University