Assistant Manager - Sports Product & Merchandising

Job Description

We are hiring !!!! Assistant Manager -Sports Product & Merchandising Experience : 5 to 6 Years (Retail - Sports) Location : Mumbai Only. PG in sports management. Proven work experience in the Sports Equipment brands managing product & merchandising. A formal apprentice in a sport organization will be an added advantage. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to meet project deadlines. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Good analysis and reporting skills. Good critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Designing & overseeing the product development process with vendors & factories, and ensuring the product is ready for mass production. Overseeing the buying and planning process with business channels & teams. Forecasting inventory demands and trends, and ensuring stocking is up to date. Negotiating cost effective contracts with suppliers & factories. Working with sports associations & entities and building mutually agreeable merchandising deals. Managing kit sponsorship deals with sports associations/academies/entities ensuring cost optimization & seamless operations. Creating a global sourcing strategy that aligns with the brand's business needs and margin goals. Develop training programs & Train the sales teams Show more Show less