Touchpoint Group · 1 week ago
Merchandising Manager
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTouchpoint Group is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel. The Apparel Merchandising Manager is responsible for leading apparel assortment planning, pricing, inventory management, and merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologyMarketingMarketing AutomationNatural Language ProcessingSaaSSoftwareText Analytics
Responsibilities
Develop and execute apparel merchandising strategies aligned with business objectives
Plan seasonal apparel assortments across categories, fits, and price points
Analyze sales, margin, and inventory data to optimize performance
Manage pricing architecture, promotions, and markdown strategies
Forecast demand and manage inventory flow to reduce stock risk
Partner with design, buying, sourcing, and supply chain teams
Ensure strong visual merchandising and product storytelling for apparel lines
Manage sports-related and licensed apparel assortments (teams, leagues, athletes)
Ensure compliance with licensing agreements, brand guidelines, and royalty structures
Coordinate with licensors and internal teams on product approvals and timelines
Plan assortments around sports seasons, tournaments, and key events
Collaborate with marketing and partnerships teams on sports-related launches
Monitor sports fashion trends and fan-driven demand
Qualification
Required
5+ years of merchandising, product management, or related field, sports apparel and accessories required
Proficient in merchandising and planning tools; strong presentation and communication skills
Manage and develop employees through clear goal setting, ongoing feedback and performance driven coaching
Strong analytical skills with experience using sales and inventory data
Proven ability to manage multiple seasons and timelines simultaneously
Passion for sports and an understanding of fan-driven retail behavior
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Must be a self-starter and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Experience working directly with sports leagues or licensing partners (e.g., NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA)
Experience in omnichannel or e-commerce merchandising
Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or retail planning tools
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field
Company
Touchpoint Group
Touchpoint is a SaaS company specialising in customer experience platforms; Marketing Automation, VoC, and AI Customer Insight analytics
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.11MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2015-06-04Grant· $0.11M
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