Merchandise Manager — Data-Driven Retail & Events

Iowatravelindustry; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowatravelindustry is seeking a Merchandise Manager to own the RAGBRAI merchandise program, driving product mix, planning, and buying to improve profitability and brand consistency across online and on-site retail channels.

You will oversee Shopify, live events, and HQ retail launches, collaborating with Marketing and Creative teams to develop compelling merchandise assortments and coordinate product launches with the broader schedule.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in retail merchandising, planning, or buying.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Working knowledge of ecommerce platforms such as Shopify.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data, leverage registration trends, and use market insights to set revenue targets and inventory strategy.
• Oversee the Shopify storefront, live events, the RAGBRAI HQ retail space product launches, and online inventory.
• Develop merchandise assortments and coordinate product launches with marketing campaigns.
• Manage the purchasing process from order placement through production and delivery timelines.
• Develop data-driven financial models to track sales performance and refine projections and forecasts.
• Travel to events as required to support on-site activities.

Skills

Retail merchandising

Planning & buying

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Tools

Excel

Word

Shopify

Job description

Iowatravelindustry is seeking a Merchandise Manager to own the RAGBRAI merchandise program, driving product mix, planning, and buying to improve profitability and brand consistency across online and on-site retail channels.

You will oversee Shopify, live events, and HQ retail launches, collaborating with Marketing and Creative teams to develop compelling merchandise assortments and coordinate product launches with the broader schedule.