Merchandise Manager - Event Production
6 - 10 years
United States
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
1. About Our Client:The organization is a diversified media company operating nationally and locally to empower and enrich communities. It provides essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences through trusted media brands and supports small and medium-sized businesses with digital marketing solutions. The company maintains a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism and offers a range of digital marketing products.
2. About the Opportunity:The Merchandise Manager is responsible for managing and achieving the financial goals of the RAGBRAI merchandise program. This role drives product strategy, planning, and buying to enhance product quality, efficiency, and profitability. It oversees merchandise operations across online and live event retail channels, working closely with Marketing and Creative teams to deliver cohesive and impactful merchandise assortments.
3. Responsibilities:• Set revenue targets and inventory strategies based on sales data and market insights.
• Collaborate with the Event Director to develop and manage merchandise budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee the purchasing process from order to delivery.
• Create financial models to monitor sales performance and adjust forecasts.
• Conduct post-event financial analysis including sales and margin evaluations.
• Identify ways to optimize inventory and reduce excess stock.
• Maintain organized financial records for merchandise orders.
• Manage the annual merchandise calendar in alignment with marketing schedules.
• Develop product assortments with the Creative team that align with brand identity and customer demand.
• Determine product mix, pricing, and inventory levels, updating cost projections as needed.
• Source products meeting quality, aesthetic, trend, and cost criteria.
• Manage product development timelines and vendor relationships.
• Administer the online merchandise store via Shopify, including product listings and promotions.
• Ensure online product pages are accurate and optimized.
• Coordinate product launches with marketing campaigns.
• Monitor ecommerce metrics to improve sales and conversion rates.
• Work with event staff to facilitate retail operations at live events.
• Manage inventory and customer interactions during events.
• Implement retail strategies to maximize sales and enhance customer experience.
• Represent the brand and its partners positively at events.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote merchandise across channels.
• Support merchandise storytelling and promotional initiatives.
• Provide insights to inform future merchandise and marketing strategies.
4. Requirements:• 3–4 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or buying.
• Experience with revenue optimization.
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.
2. About the Opportunity:The Merchandise Manager is responsible for managing and achieving the financial goals of the RAGBRAI merchandise program. This role drives product strategy, planning, and buying to enhance product quality, efficiency, and profitability. It oversees merchandise operations across online and live event retail channels, working closely with Marketing and Creative teams to deliver cohesive and impactful merchandise assortments.
3. Responsibilities:• Set revenue targets and inventory strategies based on sales data and market insights.
• Collaborate with the Event Director to develop and manage merchandise budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee the purchasing process from order to delivery.
• Create financial models to monitor sales performance and adjust forecasts.
• Conduct post-event financial analysis including sales and margin evaluations.
• Identify ways to optimize inventory and reduce excess stock.
• Maintain organized financial records for merchandise orders.
• Manage the annual merchandise calendar in alignment with marketing schedules.
• Develop product assortments with the Creative team that align with brand identity and customer demand.
• Determine product mix, pricing, and inventory levels, updating cost projections as needed.
• Source products meeting quality, aesthetic, trend, and cost criteria.
• Manage product development timelines and vendor relationships.
• Administer the online merchandise store via Shopify, including product listings and promotions.
• Ensure online product pages are accurate and optimized.
• Coordinate product launches with marketing campaigns.
• Monitor ecommerce metrics to improve sales and conversion rates.
• Work with event staff to facilitate retail operations at live events.
• Manage inventory and customer interactions during events.
• Implement retail strategies to maximize sales and enhance customer experience.
• Represent the brand and its partners positively at events.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote merchandise across channels.
• Support merchandise storytelling and promotional initiatives.
• Provide insights to inform future merchandise and marketing strategies.
4. Requirements:• 3–4 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or buying.
• Experience with revenue optimization.
5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:RemoteHunter is not the Employer of Record (EOR) for this role. Our purpose in this opportunity is to connect exceptional candidates with leading employers. We help job seekers worldwide discover roles that match their goals and guide them to complete their full application directly through the hiring company’s career page or ATS.
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