Merchandise Manager

Merchandise ManagerFort Lauderdale United FC is a growing professional sports organization based in South Florida, building a platform centered around professional teams, youth development, and community engagement. The organization includes a women's professional soccer team competing in the Gainbridge Super League and a men's professional team joining USL League One in March. Fort Lauderdale United also operates soccer and volleyball academies, NFL FLAG football programming, and is developing additional sports programs including basketball and lacrosse. As the organization expands, we are seeking a creative and entrepreneurial Merchandise Manager to lead and grow our merchandise and apparel business.The Merchandise Manager will oversee the full merchandise operation across Fort Lauderdale United's professional teams, academies, and sports programs. This role owns the merchandise lifecycle—from product sourcing and vendor management to inventory, retail operations, e-commerce, marketing campaigns, collaborations, and new distribution opportunities. The ideal candidate combines strong retail and operational skills with creativity and a commercial mindset. We are looking for someone who will not simply manage merchandise, but actively find new ways to grow revenue, expand distribution, create memorable products, and strengthen the Fort Lauderdale United brand.Key Responsibilities:Lead merchandise and apparel strategy across Fort Lauderdale United.Source products and manage relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.Identify new products, collections, trends, and limited-edition opportunities.Manage purchasing, pricing, inventory, product launches, and replenishment.Use sales and inventory data to guide future product decisions.Oversee merchandise retail locations at the stadium and training/operations facilities.Be present for applicable home matches and major events.Maintain organized, well-stocked, visually appealing retail environments.Coordinate merchandise needs for matches, tournaments, academy programs, community events, and other club activities.Manage the Fort Lauderdale United Shopify store, including products, inventory, promotions, and launches.Develop campaigns that drive merchandise awareness and sales.Partner with the marketing team on product storytelling, content, promotions, and launches.Create merchandise opportunities around matches, players, holidays, community initiatives, and special events.Work with the Partnerships team on collaborations with corporate partners, local businesses, artists, and brands.Develop limited-edition products and collections inspired by Fort Lauderdale United and South Florida.Identify third-party retailers and community locations that can carry Fort Lauderdale United merchandise.Find creative ways to expand the brand beyond Fort Lauderdale United facilities.Take ownership of merchandise revenue growth and new commercial opportunities.Track and report sales, inventory, campaign performance, and key merchandise KPIs.Analyze customer behavior, product performance, and inventory movement.Maintain merchandise budgets, purchasing records, and vendor information.Proactively bring new concepts and business opportunities to leadership.What We're Looking For:Experience in merchandise, retail, apparel, e-commerce, brand management, or a related field.Experience with Shopify or a comparable e-commerce platform.Strong inventory, purchasing, and vendor-management skills.Ability to take merchandise campaigns from concept through launch.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Understanding of branding, consumer trends, retail presentation, and product storytelling.Ability to collaborate across marketing, partnerships, operations, and leadership.Willingness to work matches, events, evenings, and weekends as needed.Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to identify opportunities and execute them.Passion for sports, fashion, retail, culture, and brand building.This is an opportunity to build the merchandise business of a rapidly growing South Florida sports organization. With professional men's and women's soccer, youth sports programs, physical retail, e-commerce, corporate partnerships, and a growing community presence, the Merchandise Manager will have the opportunity to turn merchandise into both a meaningful revenue stream and a powerful extension of the Fort Lauderdale United brand. We are looking for someone who can bring creativity, structure, and fresh ideas to the department—and help more people across South Florida represent Fort Lauderdale United.Fort Lauderdale United FC offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.