Merchandise Manager

Job Purpose: Working closely with the GM to develop, implement and manage an
effective product development strategy that supports the Emirates Dubai 7s
brand and maximise sales both at the festival and year round online. Develop,
implement and manage all merchandise product development specific for the
retail range and ensure that the workforce apparel is inline with both brand
and operational requirement Work closely with Official Merchandise Partner to
ensure timelines are met for design, sampling and delivery across the three
verticals; retail, workforce & sporting apparel, partner servicing. Job
Outline: - Work with the Official Merchandise partner to design & develop the
retail range for the Emirates Dubai 7s ‎2022. This includes online and retail
store range for the ‎2022 tournament. The Emirates Dubai 7s has a clear goal of
delivering innovative, creative lifestyle apparel to support the development
of the Emirates Dubai 7s brand. - Working with the Sports Operations team be
responsible for the development and timely delivery of the workforce,
volunteer and sporting clothing required for the Emirates Dubai 7s ‎2022. This
includes all clothing required for the ancillary events such as Youth Sports
Festival, Long Lunch, Golf Days & Performance. Ensure that all items are
ordered, sampled and delivered in a timely fashion for all events. - Work with
the sponsor servicing team to ensure that all orders from partners/sponsors
are met and sampled in a timely fashion and adhering to brand guidelines for
each partner - Responsible for order tracking and expense monitoring to ensure
timely reconciliation post event. - Drive the planned development of the
online offering with the marketing team. Launching a core range of products
for sale via the Emirates Dubai 7s App and website. - Work closely with the
Emirates Dubai 7s content team to give insight, market and inspire sales of
the retail range via schedule releases of merchandise content throughout the
lead up to the tournament. - Engage with the Emirates merchandise department
to ensure all applications of the Emirates brand in line with the brand
guidelines of both the tournament and Emirates CCMB. - Produce monthly status
reports for GM, Head of Sports Ops, Sponsor Servicing and Merchandise Partner.
- Produce end of the tournament reports alongside the Merchandise Partner with
advise for ‎2023.
Qualifications & Experience: Marketing & Media Communication.Other : ‎8+ Years
Degree or Honours (‎12+‎3 or equivalent) : Experience: Experience in a product
development role. Ideally within the Sports and/or lifestyle industry.
Knowledge/skills: The individual should be highly motivated, well organised
and have a knowledge of fashion trends for both online and at event,
demographics and design ideas. Excellent team player, happy working under
pressure with deadlines with strong organisational skills Safety Sensitive
Role: No
Salary & Benefits: Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-
free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted
flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an
excellent leave and healthcare package. That's on top of transport benefits,
life insurance and more.