Vice President, Merchandising

The role

The Vice President, Merchandising will lead the creative and commercial direction of the A's retail and merchandise business. This role involves developing merchandise strategies, managing retail operations with a third-party operator, and overseeing product collections to drive brand growth.

What you will do

• Develop and execute retail and merchandise strategies to drive revenue and brand awareness.
• Oversee product assortment, buying, pricing, distribution, and partnerships.
• Manage the business's P&L using sales performance and consumer insights.
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand merchandise presence in Las Vegas.
• Partner with internal teams to align merchandise with business objectives.
• Shape retail creative direction and merchandise identity with the Marketing team.
• Develop seasonal collections and collaborations with designers and local creators.
• Lead and develop the buying team.
• Provide strategic oversight of retail operations in partnership with the third-party operator.
• Ensure compliance with MLB licensing requirements and Club brand standards.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years progressive leadership experience in retail and/or merchandising
• Deep understanding of merchandising strategy, retail operations, and licensed products
• Experience creating and leveraging an apparel strategy to shape brand identity and reputation
• Proven experience managing employees, vendors, and external partners
• Excellent business and financial acumen
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to extract actionable insights from consumer data
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed
• On-call availability, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Must possess a valid drivers license with a safe and verifiable driving record

Nice to have

• experience in sports or entertainment
• Passion for sports and fan engagement

About the company

The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901 with nine World Series championships. They are known for their Moneyball approach and a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive work culture.