Retail Buyer & Product Manager

Middlesbrough Football Club; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough FC is expanding its Retail team at the Riverside Stadium and seeks a Retail Buyer & Product Manager to drive product strategy across official merchandise, fashion and gifting. You will own supplier relationships, pricing, margins and stock planning to maximise revenue and supporter engagement across all channels.

You will collaborate with e-commerce, marketing and commercial teams to plan launches, seasonal campaigns and licensing opportunities while maintaining strong supplier

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of retail ranges including official merchandise, fashion, accessories and gifting
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, quality and delivery schedules
• Own product margins, pricing strategies and buying budgets
• Plan and manage stock levels across all channels using sales and forecasting data
• Identify retail trends, new categories, licensing opportunities and collaborations
• Coordinate product launches and seasonal campaigns with the retail, e-commerce, marketing and commercial teams

Job description

Middlesbrough FC is looking for a Retail Buyer & Product Manager to join its Retail team at the Riverside Stadium.

The Role

You will lead the development, sourcing, pricing and performance of the club’s retail product ranges, managing supplier relationships, stock levels and commercial opportunities to maximise revenue, profitability and supporter engagement across all retail channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of retail ranges, including official merchandise, fashion, accessories and gifting
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, quality and delivery schedules
• Own product margins, pricing strategies and buying budgets
• Plan and manage stock levels across all channels using sales and forecasting data
• Identify retail trends, new categories, licensing opportunities and collaborations
• Coordinate product launches and seasonal campaigns with the retail, e-commerce, marketing and commercial teams

Key Details

• Location: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
• Contract: Full-time, permanent
• Closing date: 13 November 2026