Executive Vice President of Merchandising - Retail JN -082026-179729

We are seeking an entrepreneurial merchandising executive to help scale a rapidly growing specialty retail business. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on retail leader who has helped build a We are seeking an entrepreneurial merchandising executive to help scale a rapidly growing specialty retail business. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on retail leader who has helped build a startup, founder-led , or high-growth organization and knows how to create the teams, processes, systems, and merchandising disciplines needed for the next stage of growth. Executive Vice President Of Merchandising Benefits And Compensation $225,000-$250,000 base salary Equity participation opportunity, structure TBD Executive incentive plan planned for 2027 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) Paid time off Hybrid schedule, Monday-Thursday in office and Friday remote Direct partnership with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team Significant influence over future retail expansion and company strategy Executive Vice President Of Merchandising Requirements & Qualifications 15+ years of progressive retail merchandising, buying, planning, inventory, or commercial leadership experience Retail startup, founder-led, entrepreneurial, or high-growth company experience Proven experience helping scale a multi-location retail organization Strong understanding of stores, customers, assortment, inventory, pricing, margin, and vendor management Demonstrated success building merchandising teams, processes, KPIs, and operating disciplines Experience owning revenue, gross margin, and inventory performance Multi-channel experience across brick-and-mortar retail and ecommerce Ability to develop long-term merchandising strategy while remaining actively involved in day-to-day execution Comfortable operating with limited resources, changing priorities, and evolving infrastructure Must Haves Retail startup or high-growth scaling experience Strong multi-unit retail merchandising leadership Builder + operator mentality Hands-on buying, assortment, pricing, inventory, and vendor experience Experience personally building teams and developing leaders Proven success creating scalable processes and accountability Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial environment Executive Vice President Of Merchandising Preferred Background & Skills Experience scaling a specialty, regional, emerging, or founder-led retailer New store, market, or geographic expansion experience Experience implementing merchandising planning and inventory systems Specialty retail, sporting goods, gaming, hobby, entertainment, consumer products, or enthusiast-driven retail experience Collectibles or trading card industry experience is helpful but not required Experience developing exclusive, proprietary, or differentiated product offerings Strong vendor negotiation and strategic sourcing experience JOB ID: 179729 #post Rogers Hornsby $225,000 - $250,000, #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwin Recruiting