Merchandise Manager, Bike
Core
Lead merchandising strategy and financial performance for a broad cycling category (complete bikes, frames, components) across five retail banners.
Role type
Senior Merchandise Manager (Retail)
Builds
Differentiated, technically accurate bike assortments for multiple retail channels
Domain
Retail / Cycling Industry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, inventory management, demand forecasting, category financial analysis, team leadership, technical cycling expertise (bikes, components, groupsets), retail mathematics, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience in cycling industry, managing a buying team, marketplace merchandising, AI tools in merchandising
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, purchasing software, merchandising systems, AI tools
Responsibilities
Execute merchandising and sourcing strategies, own open-to-buy budgets, drive sales and margin targets, build supplier relationships, manage SKU and purchase orders, mentor buyers, ensure product accuracy and compatibility
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership