Merchandise Manager

Laurel Valley Golf Club; Ligonier (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Annual clothing allowance of $2,000

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Laurel Valley Golf Club seeks an experienced Golf Shop Merchandise Manager to lead a premier, high-volume private club retail operation. You will develop buying plans, curate premium merchandise, and manage vendor partnerships for a compelling product assortment.

You will coordinate corporate gifts and custom orders from consultation to delivery, working closely with the golf professionals and events team to meet seasonal and event-driven needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of active leadership in a high-volume retail operation.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual and seasonal buying plans aligned with sales goals, member preferences, corporate events, inventory investment, and approved budgets.
• Select premium apparel, footwear, golf equipment, accessories, gifts, and exclusive Laurel Valley merchandise; maintain a compelling product assortment.
• Manage vendor partnerships, product selection, purchasing terms, delivery schedules, and seasonal commitments; attend buying appointments and industry shows as appropriate.
• Review sales trends, margins, sell-through, and product performance to inform reorders, pricing, markdowns, and future purchasing decisions.
• Build relationships with corporate members for customized merchandise, branded apparel, tournament gifts, and executive gifting.
• Manage custom orders from consultation, product selection, artwork approval through production, delivery, fulfillment, and billing coordination.
• Partner with the golf professional staff and Director of Events & Membership to anticipate corporate outings, tournaments, and special-event merchandise needs.
• Maintain accuracy, timelines, quality standards, and profitability across custom merchandise programs.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Vendor management

Merchandise planning

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Laurel Valley Golf Club seeks an experienced, creative, and highly organized Golf Shop Merchandise Manager to lead a premier, high-volume private club retail operation. As a nationally recognized, corporate-based private golf club generating more than $3 million in merchandise sales during a six-month operating season, Laurel Valley serves corporate members, their guests, and business leaders from across the country.

Experience Required

Prefer candidates to have a minimum of 5 years of active leadership in a high volume retail operation.

Essential Responsibilities

Merchandise Strategy, Purchasing & Vendor Management

• Develop annual and seasonal buying plans aligned with sales goals, member preferences, corporate events, inventory investment, and approved budgets.
• Select premium apparel, footwear, golf equipment, accessories, gifts, and exclusive Laurel Valley merchandise; maintain a compelling product assortment.
• Manage vendor partnerships, product selection, purchasing terms, delivery schedules, and seasonal commitments; attend buying appointments and industry shows as appropriate.
• Review sales trends, margins, sell-through, and product performance to inform reorders, pricing, markdowns, and future purchasing decisions.

Corporate Merchandise & Custom Orders

• Build relationships with corporate members and their representatives to coordinate customized merchandise, branded apparel, tournament gifts, and executive gifting.
• Manage custom orders from consultation, product selection, and artwork approval through production, delivery, fulfillment, and billing coordination.
• Partner with the golf professional staff and Director of Events & Membership to anticipate corporate outings, tournaments, and special-event merchandise needs.
• Maintain accuracy, timelines, quality standards, and profitability across custom merchandise programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits through the Club's benefits program.
• Participation in the Club's 401(k) retirement plan, subject to plan eligibility and terms.
• Annual clothing allowance of $2,000.
• Professional development opportunities, which may include PGA Show participation and Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) education.