Merchandising Manager

Davidson Hospitality Group•Adairsville, GA

19d

About The Position

Barnsley Resort is a luxury destination in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia. The Merchandising Manager plans, selects, presents, and manages products across retail channels, combining analytics, commercial strategy, supplier negotiation, and creative merchandising to ensure appropriate products are available at the right time and presented effectively. The role supports retail sales and resort offerings, helps create branded experiences for members and guests, and performs leadership functions for the department. The Merchandising Manager reports to the Director of Golf. Davidson Hospitality Group is a full-service hospitality management company operating hotels, restaurants, and dining and entertainment venues across the United States. It offers a range of benefits intended to support team members and their families. Pre-employment drug testing and a background check are required; the company participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Previous cash-handling experience.
Bachelor's degree.
Two to three years of prior retail or hotel experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of experience in buying, planning, or category management.
Strong analytical skills and proficiency with merchandising and data tools.
Creative and commercial mindset with strong brand awareness.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor-management skills.
Proven effectiveness working with luxury resort members and guests and across departments.
Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Micros and Excel.

Responsibilities

Forecast seasonal profits and sales, and optimize sales volume and profitability for designated product areas.
Develop and implement merchandising plans to market and promote products.
Assist members and guests with merchandise purchases and tee times.
Handle daily cash transactions, including refunds, exchanges, room charges, employee discounts, gift certificates, promotions, credit card purchases, and shift deposits.
Stock, replenish, and retrieve merchandise and supplies.
Ensure merchandise is correctly ticketed and priced.
Manage retail inventory, conduct monthly inventory, and enter updates in the inventory platform.
Open and close retail stores.
Pack orders for shipment and take merchandise orders by telephone.
Develop and execute merchandising strategies aligned with financial and brand goals.
Lead assortment planning, SKU selection, and seasonal range development.
Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to optimize performance.
Manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms.
Oversee product lifecycles from concept through end-of-life, including pricing and markdowns.
Coordinate with marketing, e-commerce, and resort teams on special event, member, and guest launches and promotions.
Direct visual merchandising for in-store and online environments.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
Prepare performance reports and present business cases to leadership.
Lead and mentor retail team members.