Manhead

Host Agency Reviews, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhead LLC in Nashville seeks an experienced Tour Merchandising Leader to drive tour merchandise strategy, partner/vendor management, and inventory control across global events. The role requires coordinating with brand managers, artists, and logistics teams to optimize line performance and on-site execution.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in tour/event merchandising, strong project management, and deep knowledge of music merchandising channels, with willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in tour and event merchandising for independent or major artists.
• Strong project management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with inventory and project management tools (listed).
• Knowledge of music merchandising verticals: E-commerce, Retail/Licensing, VIP Ticketing.
• Strong network with local sellers, vendors, and 3rd party logistics (preferred).
• Pulse on music-fashion trends and fan demographics across rock, country, hip-hop and Pop.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting or marketing preferred.
• Work Location: Nashville preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Brand Managers to develop compelling tour merchandise lines that maximize sales and profits while maintaining creative integrity, cohesive branding, and product quality.
• Prepare tour projections for Clients and Artist Relations for financial planning and new artist signings.
• Hire and manage day-to-day operations of road managers, staff, and vendors, such as trucking, trailers, 3rd party vend teams etc.
• Liaise with artist managers to help communicate the viability of certain products, determine storage space, and trouble-shoot issues on the road as they arise.
• Forecast on-site sales leveraging ticket counts and historical data to accurately order and replenish inventory levels throughout the tour cycle.
• Maintain accuracy within AtVenu and Manhead Internal Systems.
• Work closely with the Tour Logistics Coordinator to traffic all product shipments to venues and warehousing facilities.
• Work with Manhead's accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and complete venue collections, client settlements, and 3rd party payments.
• Help identify and manage international touring partners.
• Work closely with Manhead's tour warehouse manager to reconcile ending inventory and liquidate excess stock through all sales channels.
• Sporadically travel to concerts, festivals, pop-up shops and award shows to ensure visual merchandising, logistics and quality standards are upheld.

Job description

About Manhead LLC

Manhead is a worldwide, full service, merchandise and experiential company catering to the music and entertainment industries with offices in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, and London. For over 15 years, Manhead has succeeded as one of the leading, independently owned music/entertainment merchandise companies, specializing in touring, e-commerce, creative, retail, licensing, collaborations, and pop-up shops.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with Brand Managers to develop compelling tour merchandise lines that maximize sales and profits while maintaining creative integrity, cohesive branding, and product quality.
• Prepare tour projections for both Clients and Artist Relations for financial planning and new artist signings.
• Hire and manage day-to-day operations of road managers, staff, and vendors, such as trucking, trailers, 3rd party vend teams etc.
• Liaise with artist managers to help communicate the viability of certain products, determine storage space, and trouble-shoot issues on the road as they arise.
• Forecast on-site sales leveraging ticket counts and historical data to accurately order and replenish inventory levels throughout the tour cycle.
• Maintain accuracy within AtVenu and Manhead Internal Systems
• Work closely with the Tour Logistics Coordinator to traffic all product shipments to venues and warehousing facilities.
• Work with Manhead's accounting team to ensure accurate, timely, and complete venue collections, client settlements, and 3rd party payments.
• Help identify and manage international touring partners.
• Work closely with Manhead's tour warehouse manager to reconcile ending inventory and liquidate excess stock through all sales channels.
• Sporadically travel to concerts, festivals, pop-up shops and award shows to ensure visual merchandising, logistics and quality standards are upheld.

Qualification

• 3+ years of experience working in tour and event merchandising for independent and major label recording artists.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet ambitious deadlines.
• Proficient in inventory and project management, tools such as Atvenu, MerchIQ, ShipHero, Monday, Excel, QuickBase, and Tallie a plus
• Broad knowledge of all music merchandising verticals, including E-commerce, Retail/Licensing, and VIP Ticketing.
• Existing relationships with local sellers, vendors, suppliers and 3rd party logistics companies preferred but not required.
• Must have a strong pulse on music-fashion trends and a deep understanding of fan demographics across rock, country, hip-hop and Pop music genres.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, accounting or marketing is preferred but not required.
• Work Location: Nashville is preferred but not required.