Wholesale Merchandising Manager

Rebel Athletic•Carrollton, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As Merchandising Manager, you will report to the President of Rebel Athletic and lead overall assortment direction, defining the vision, strategies, and seasonal concepts across key wholesale product segments. The merchandising manager will brief innovative line plans that meet or exceed revenue, SKU productivity, and margin targets. Utilizing consumer and competitive market intelligence the merchandising manager will partner with sales and product design to construct seasonal product line plans to accelerate Rebels growth in Wholesale categories.

Requirements

5+ years of merchandising management experience, preferably in apparel or a related consumer product category
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
Strong experience in financial planning, assortment planning, and strategic line planning
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail with strong follow-through and ownership

Nice To Haves

Experience working in wholesale or multi-channel retail environments
Background collaborating with cross-functional product creation teams
Experience in trend analysis and consumer insights application

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sourcing, Marketing, Sales, and Design teams to create a robust pipeline of new and innovative products
Utilize consumer, market, customer, and trend insights; champion these ideas through the product process from concept through commercialization and launch
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle for the assortment; meet SKU productivity goals by maximizing each style’s sales opportunities
Partner with Planning to continuously optimize and rationalize the assortment based on category strategy, margin, and sales performance
Assess the competitive landscape, including financial position, trends, marketing, and product strategy; react accordingly to maintain leadership in trend, performance, and quality
Develop and manage product line plans, product briefs, and timelines to ensure on-time and on-strategy launches
Establish wholesale pricing structures and set cost targets aligned with revenue and profitability goals
Oversee the product creation process; partner with Sourcing and Planning to ensure deadlines are met and products achieve key business metrics at launch and beyond
Partner with Sales and Marketing on strategy development, planning, and execution of marketing materials, including website content, catalogs, advertising, and earned media
Identify and resolve process issues; recommend improvements to enhance collaboration and drive efficiency across planning, sales, and supply chain