Head of Retail

Birmingham City FC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City FC seeks an experienced Head of Retail to elevate its retail operation across all platforms, ensuring a best-in-class experience in-store and online. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sports retail, coupled with strategic vision and leadership skills, to maximize fan engagement and revenue.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a senior retail role, ideally within a football club.
• Proven track record of managing ecommerce growth and physical store performance.
• Strong leadership and team management skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee retail operations, ensuring high-quality customer experience.
• Lead development and optimisation of ecommerce platforms.
• Manage supplier relationships and commercial agreements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier management

Team management

Tools

Ecommerce platforms

Stock and logistics systems

Job description

Head of Retail

Department: Commercial

Location: St. Andrew’s Stadium & Knighthead Performance Centre

Contract: Full-time

Birmingham City Football Club is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Head of Retail to lead and evolve the Club’s retail operation across all platforms. This role is responsible for delivering a best-in-class retail experience, both in-store and online, to maximise revenue, fan engagement, and brand value.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in sports retail — preferably within football or a similar elite sporting environment — and bring innovation, leadership, and strategic vision to elevate the Club’s retail offering.

Key Responsibilities

Retail Operations

• Oversee day-to-day retail operations, including store management, warehouse and inventory control, and staffing
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality customer experience across all retail touchpoints
• Implement effective retail processes and policies to improve operational efficiency and profitability

Ecommerce & Digital Retail

• Lead the development, build, and ongoing optimisation of the Club’s ecommerce platform
• Collaborate with ecommerce, digital, marketing, and IT teams to ensure seamless functionality and strong online presence
• Develop and execute strategies to drive online sales and expand the Club’s digital retail footprint

Store Management, Merchandising & Sales

• Lead merchandising strategy and visual presentation in-store and online
• Build additional product lines and categories that grow the channel and drive growth for the club
• Drive product planning, seasonal range selection, and stock control aligned to fan demand and brand identity
• Manage store layout, POS, staffing, and fan engagement on matchdays and non-matchdays

Warehouse Control & Logistics Management

• Oversee warehouse operations including inventory levels, distribution processes, and product replenishment
• Ensure efficient supply chain management and cost-effective logistics from suppliers to retail locations and customers
• Liaise with internal departments to support retail operations across multiple Club sites

Retail Marketing

• Work hand-in-hand with the marketing and commercial stakeholders within the club to design and deliver integrated retail marketing campaigns across in-store and online platforms
• Coordinate product launched, seasonal promotions, matchday campaigns, and CRM-driven activity
• Work with the Marketing & Communications teams to ensure branding and messaging are consistent and engaging

Supplier & Licensing Management

• Lead on the relationship management of suppliers, manufacturers, and licensing partners
• Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure timely and quality delivery of product ranges
• Collaborate on the development of bespoke and exclusive product ranges that reflect the Club’s identity and history

What we’re looking for in you:

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a senior retail role, ideally within a football club or elite sports organisation
• Proven track record of managing ecommerce growth, physical store performance, and operational delivery
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to manage P&L and meet revenue targets
• Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in stock and logistics systems, ecommerce platforms, and merchandising principles
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable

• Experience working in a football club or wider sports club retail environment
• Familiarity with fan-led product design and supporter expectations in a Club environment
• Working knowledge of relevant retail and e-commerce legislation

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion:

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.