Creative Merchandising Coordinator

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.   

The Creative Merchandising Coordinator will be responsible for organizing & managing product used in marketing photo and video shoots to ensure accurate and appropriate product placement. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, attention to detail, deep understanding of gear, and is self-motivated. This role provides an opportunity for the candidate to further their career at Backcountry, while gaining exposure to the various departments in the organization.

This role is challenging – above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have a big role within a fast-paced team.  

This position will report into the Production Manager.

• Overall organization of photo studio hardgood and softgood product samples
• Working with Buying teams to request vendor samples for content shoots
• Work with Marketing teams to align product ordering to annual calendar
• Ordering, receiving, organizing, and prepping product to be shot
• Packing and building product to be sent on location shoots
• Managing product transportation and prep for on-location captures
• Boxing and returning products to align with return windows
• Troubleshooting shipping issues/delays and working with warehouse to guarantee timely delivery of featured product
• Harness AI solutions to simplify ordering, tracking, and scheduling processes, elevating workflow efficiency and fueling scalable creative operations

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven knowledge of outdoor apparel, gear and their technical features
• Ability to be on your feet, lifting & moving boxes under 50lbs
• Visual merchandising or retail experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Interest and understanding of the Backcountry Brand aesthetic and customer
• Ability to perform under pressure and prioritize competing tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with 

• Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators. 
• AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry. 
• Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands. 
• Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies 
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• 📞Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce Backcountry. 
• 🧠Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution. 
• 💬Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with Backcountry leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking. 
• 📩Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate. 

For US-based candidates, this posting is intended for candidates that reside in the following states:  AZ, DE, FL, GA, IN, LA, MI, MS, MO, NV, NC, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY.    

Our preference is for candidates who reside near our hubs in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Northwest Indiana, Austin, Texas, and Toronto, Ontario.

Washington state applicants only: If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, please notify us by sending an email to [email protected]. 

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.  

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].