Nicholas Clark

Senior Buyer @ Backcountry

About

Backcountry leverages over two decades of experience in merchandising, retail, and e-commerce expertise across the outdoor sports industry. As Senior Buyer, contributions include managing product selection, negotiating terms with suppliers, and optimizing inventory for seamless operations across multiple platforms. Proficiency with tools like SkuVault, Channel Advisor, and BigCommerce ensures efficiency in inventory management and sales channel integration. Previously, Level Nine Sports benefited from leadership in merchandising and inventory strategy, where the team expanded product offerings and streamlined purchasing processes. Collaborating with vendors and leading pricing strategies across retail and e-commerce, the focus remained on delivering value to customers in the cycling and snow sports markets. Dedicated to advancing operational excellence and fostering partnerships that drive growth.

Country

United States

City

Layton

Industry

Retail

Skill

E-Commerce, Snowboarding, Google Analytics, Merchandising Strategies, Online Merchandising, Solution-oriented, Product Management, Key Metrics, Retail, Buying, Trend Analysis, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Ski, Merchandising, Apparel, Vendor Relations, Retail Management, Purchasing, Sales

Experience

Senior Buyer

Backcountry

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Cottonwood Heights, Utah, United States

As Senior Snowsports Buyer at Backcountry, I lead the strategic sourcing and vendor development for one of the most comprehensive ski and snowboard assortments in the outdoor e-commerce space. I manage key brand partnerships across the snowsports category, negotiating trading terms, building seasonal buys, and curating a range that serves everyone from weekend warriors to backcountry experts. Beyond branded product, I develop and own Backcountry's SMU and private label snowsports programs, collaborating directly with vendors and factories to bring exclusive, differentiated product to market. Working closely with merchandising, marketing, and planning teams, I ensure the assortment stays ahead of market trends while delivering strong commercial results.

Director of Merchandising

Level Nine Sports

2012-7 - 2025-5 · 12 yrs 11 mos

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Purchase inline, special make up, close out and private label ski/snowboard & cycling products. Negotiate discounts and terms/payment dating (approval process in Chase Connect, bills.com). Manage product and purchase order data creation. -Sku Vault (E-commerce Inventory Management Software) -Channel Advisor (E-commerce Sales Channel Platform) -BigCommerce (Platform for e-commerce retail) -Saleforce (Work flow management tool) -Lightspeed POS (retail POS software) Inventory management Facilitate and negotiate shipping for purchased orders. Manage merchandising and pricing of product for multiple retail locations and e-commerce platforms. Product manager for Level Nine Sports and Defiance Outdoor Products -SMU vendors: Head, Tyrolia, Dalbello Boots, Giro and Nordica -Factory relationships throughout China and Europe -Products developed: skis & snowboards, ski poles, base layers, ski & snowboard socks, back packs & luggage and adult and junior outerwear

Hardgoods and Softgoods Buyer/ Retail Manager

Foothill Village Sports Den

2000-1 - 2012-7 · 12 yrs 7 mos

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Purchasing Men’s and Women’s Clothing, Skis, Snowboards and Cycling equipment. Vendor Relations include: Oakley, Spyder, K2, Salomon, Line, Giro, Bogner, Fuji Bikes, Kona, Nitro, Smith Optics and Nixon. Manage merchandising, marketing (Facebook & Twitter) and Sales. Oversee employees and day to day operations. Everest Advanced POS software/ Microsoft Office

Sports Marketing

Atomic

2007-9 - 2008-5 · 9 mos

Ogden, UT

Sports marketing west of the Mississippi. Maintain Promotional Product Budget. Alpine Ski and Snowboard equipment Maintenance.

Merchandise Division Manager (Men's Softgoods)

Backcountry

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Park City, UT

Balance and buy with $10 million + budget Extensive use of Microsoft Word and Excel Merchandise men’s apparel for Backcountry.com, Dogfunk.com, Tramdock.com, and Explore64.com Vendor Relations include: The North Face, Arc’teryx, Burton, Volcom, Quiksilver, Mountain Hardware, Marmot, Patagonia, Salomon, Columbia, Jansport, Oakley, and Rossignol.

Independent Sales Representive

Oakley

2002-12 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Rockies (Utah, Southern Idaho and Western Wyoming)

Selling of eyewear, soft goods, skis, and other accessories. Service and merchandise obtained account base. Develop regional grassroots marketing programs.

Independent Sales Representive

Armada

2002-12 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Rockies (Utah, Southern Idaho and Western Wyoming)

Selling of eyewear, soft goods, skis, and other accessories. Service and merchandise obtained account base. Develop regional grassroots marketing programs.