Director, Merchandising

The Director of Merchandise is responsible for end-to-end ownership of merchandise buying, pricing, assortment planning, and inventory strategy across the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, the new NWSL club, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This role requires strong analytical skills, product sense, and ability to drive informed decisions and optimize performance.

Requirements

• Product selection, buying, and inventory management
• Market trends and consumer behavior analysis
• Seasonal merchandise assortment development
• Open-to-Buy (OTB) budget management
• Sales data analysis and forecasting
• Deep analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Forecasting and replenishment management
• Financial goal management
• Pricing strategy evaluation
• Team leadership and collaboration
• Creative, marketing, retail, and operations alignment
• Stadium giveaway programs management
• Sponsorship merchandising
• Product launch planning and execution
• Sales reporting and analysis
• Time-management and organization skills