Merchandise & Brand Growth Lead

Fort Lauderdale United FC

Fort Lauderdale (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Fort Lauderdale United FC is seeking a Merchandise Manager to lead strategy, procurement, operations, marketing, and growth of merchandise across the club and its expanding platform. You will manage the lifecycle from identifying products to inventory, launches, pricing, and replenishment, while building new opportunities to grow the Fort Lauderdale United brand.

The role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, with a focus on storytelling, collaborations, and expanding distribution

Qualifications

Experience in merchandise, retail, apparel, e-commerce, or brand management.
Strong vendor-management and inventory control skills.
Ability to develop and execute merchandise campaigns from concept to launch.
Experience managing Shopify or a comparable e-commerce platform.

Responsibilities

Lead merch and apparel strategy across professional teams, academies, and programs.
Source, procure, and manage relationships with apparel manufacturers and vendors.
Oversee retail stores at the stadium and training facilities; ensure visual appeal and stock.
Own Fort Lauderdale United Shopify store, launches, promotions, and customer experience.
Develop campaigns to drive merchandise awareness and sales throughout the year.