Description
Arctic Cat is seeking a Garment Specialist to join our team in either St. Cloud, MN or Thief River Falls, MN. In this role, you will be working closely with cross-functional teams, dealers, and customers, you will identify market opportunities, drive innovative product solutions, and deliver high-quality branded merchandise that enhances the Arctic Cat ownership experience while supporting revenue growth and strengthening customer loyalty.
Requirements
- Develop and manage the Arctic Cat Outerwear, Sportswear and Collectibles, product line strategy to support revenue growth and increase POGA sales.
- Analyze customer trends, market data, and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for new apparel products and category expansion.
- Coordinate seasonal apparel line plans that align with snowmobile, ATV, and SXS riding lifestyles and customer demand.
- Collaborate with design, sourcing, and vendors to develop branded merchandise that meets quality, cost, and performance expectations.
- Manage product development timelines from concept through production to ensure on-time product launches.
- Work with sales teams and dealers to gather feedback, forecast demand, and optimize apparel assortments.
- Monitor inventory performance and sales metrics to recommend forecast, discontinuation, and product improvement
- Ensure brand consistency across all garments, accessories, graphics, logos, packaging, and merchandising materials.
- Support strategic business objectives by identifying innovative apparel solutions that enhance the Arctic Cat ownership experience and strengthen customer loyalty.
- Evaluate apparel program and provide recommendations to improve sales, margins, customer satisfaction, and overall POGA growth.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or 3+ years’ experience in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Knowledge of garment construction, sourcing, purchasing and apparel product lifecycle management.
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- SAP experience a plus
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
- Knowledge of garment construction, sourcing, purchasing, and apparel product lifecycle management
- Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- SAP experience
What We Do
Arctic Cat is a prominent manufacturer of powersports equipment, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), and side-by-sides. Founded in 1960 and based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the company focuses on engineering high-performance outdoor recreational products. Recently acquired by a new leadership group, Arctic Cat continues to innovate in the powersports industry, maintaining a commitment to quality, manufacturing excellence, and providing enthusiasts with cutting-edge technology for exploring the outdoors.
