Merchandising & Brand Manager

Dufry Careers • Nashville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hudson is hiring a Merchandising & Brand Manager for our Nashville International Airport location!
In this role, you’ll lead commercial excellence and uphold brand standards across our specialty retail stores, which together generate up to $3M in annual sales. You’ll oversee visual merchandising, ensure brand guideline compliance, manage vendor relationships, and partner closely with operations teams to deliver exceptional, brand‑aligned customer experiences

Requirements

• 5+ years in retail operations with a focus on brand compliance, merchandising and commercial excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Merchandising,
• Proficiency in visual merchandising, planogram execution, and retail display standards.
• Familiarity with retail systems, reporting tools, and inventory management processes.
• Ability to manage multiple brand initiatives, seasonal resets, and promotional campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership and brand partners effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to oversee daily operations of our specialty retail locations.
• Oversee execution of brand-directed visual merchandising programs, seasonal resets, and promotional displays; ensure consistency across all retail locations.
• Conduct regular brand standard audits to ensure compliance with visual merchandising, product presentation, and brand guidelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison with brand partners and vendors; communicate brand initiatives, seasonal requirements, and promotional strategies;
• Develop brand-specific training programs for store associates, focusing on product knowledge, brand storytelling, and customer engagement techniques.
• Analyze brand performance metrics, sales data, and customer feedback; provide actionable insights and recommendations to operational leadership for performance optimization.
• Collaborate with inventory and operations teams to manage stock allocation, seasonal transitions, and promotional merchandise in alignment with brand requirements.
• Partner with store leadership to ensure brand-aligned customer service standards; provide coaching and guidance to enhance customer engagement.
• Prepare reports to brand partners on compliance status, visual execution, and performance metrics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager