Summary of PositionAs 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.
Key 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
Required Qualifications- 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
Preferred Qualifications- 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
Benefits HighlightsAt Rebel Athletic, we offer a benefits package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally, including:
- Company-paid holidays available immediately upon hire
- Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage
- Voluntary benefit options including supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and additional coverages
- 401(k) plan with company match
Benefit eligibility and effective dates are based on company policy and plan requirements.
Working ConditionsOffice-based role at Rebel Athletic headquarters in Carrollton, Texas. Standard business hours with flexibility as needed to support seasonal cycles and key launches. Primarily desk-based work involving prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
