Global Edge Group
Base pay range
$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Global Edge Group The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industrys most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors. Position Overview
Our team is currently looking for a Merchandise Lead for our client Honda Racing Corporation. Strategic Merchandise Planning
Develop and execute merchandise strategies that align with Honda Racings brand identity and business goals. Analyze fashion trends and recommend design collaborations to reach a new audience. Plan seasonal product assortments, pricing strategies, and inventory levels to maximize revenue and fan engagement. Negotiate financial agreements with vendors and Honda procurement. Brand Integration and Storytelling. Collaborate with Honda Motor, HRC US engineers/ engine designers to ensure merchandise reflects Hondas racing heritage and current achievements. Use merchandise as a storytelling tool to deepen brand loyalty among fans, collectors, and motorsport enthusiasts. Use fashion trends, design trends, collaborations, to increase brand cache and introduce new fans to Honda Racing. Connect with HRC marketing and internal/external marketing partners and agencies to ensure merchandise is marketing within brand guidelines, voice and tone. Revenue and Performance Management
Work with General Manager to determine fiscal year inventory, costs, and sales plan for merchandise business. Oversee gross margin targets, budget planning, and performance metrics to ensure profitability and growth. Analyze trends, determine countermeasures for slow moving inventory, expanding product line or marketplaces. Analyze and present monthly sales metrics and performance of inventory to executive management while continually monitoring sales to ensure optimization and performance at the highest level. Analyze sales data with customer feedback to optimize product offerings. Manage HRC merchandise team for design executions and merchandise planning and production. Provide creative direction to apparel designer to fulfill our brand strategy and story through merchandise. Lead and mentor merchandise planner to accomplish production efficiencies, overseas sourcing, greater cost efficiencies, great gross margin. Requirements
Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field. 5+ years of experience specializing in apparel merchandising in motorsports, ideally with a brand. Proven track record in developing product assortments, managing line plans, and driving revenue growth across multiple channels. Strong ability to blend financial acumen with creative merchandising; trend forecasting and brand storytelling. Experience in collaborating with design, manufacturing, marketing to create products and strategy for selling. Demonstrated success in leading and inspiring cross-functional teams. Understanding Honda Racing, motorsports culture and race events a must. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. Skilled in sales data analysis, inventory management and pricing strategy. Creative thinker with the ability to generate fresh ideas and concepts for promotional content. Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Must have a challenging spirit. Ability to document project goals/metrics and progress toward goals. Ability to solve problems, present multiple solutions to decision makers with limited direction. Professional presentation and appearance Working Condition
Relocation offered. One-year contract w/possible extension/direct hire Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr
$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Global Edge Group The Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industrys most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, the Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors. Position Overview
Our team is currently looking for a Merchandise Lead for our client Honda Racing Corporation. Strategic Merchandise Planning
Develop and execute merchandise strategies that align with Honda Racings brand identity and business goals. Analyze fashion trends and recommend design collaborations to reach a new audience. Plan seasonal product assortments, pricing strategies, and inventory levels to maximize revenue and fan engagement. Negotiate financial agreements with vendors and Honda procurement. Brand Integration and Storytelling. Collaborate with Honda Motor, HRC US engineers/ engine designers to ensure merchandise reflects Hondas racing heritage and current achievements. Use merchandise as a storytelling tool to deepen brand loyalty among fans, collectors, and motorsport enthusiasts. Use fashion trends, design trends, collaborations, to increase brand cache and introduce new fans to Honda Racing. Connect with HRC marketing and internal/external marketing partners and agencies to ensure merchandise is marketing within brand guidelines, voice and tone. Revenue and Performance Management
Work with General Manager to determine fiscal year inventory, costs, and sales plan for merchandise business. Oversee gross margin targets, budget planning, and performance metrics to ensure profitability and growth. Analyze trends, determine countermeasures for slow moving inventory, expanding product line or marketplaces. Analyze and present monthly sales metrics and performance of inventory to executive management while continually monitoring sales to ensure optimization and performance at the highest level. Analyze sales data with customer feedback to optimize product offerings. Manage HRC merchandise team for design executions and merchandise planning and production. Provide creative direction to apparel designer to fulfill our brand strategy and story through merchandise. Lead and mentor merchandise planner to accomplish production efficiencies, overseas sourcing, greater cost efficiencies, great gross margin. Requirements
Bachelors degree in business administration or a related field. 5+ years of experience specializing in apparel merchandising in motorsports, ideally with a brand. Proven track record in developing product assortments, managing line plans, and driving revenue growth across multiple channels. Strong ability to blend financial acumen with creative merchandising; trend forecasting and brand storytelling. Experience in collaborating with design, manufacturing, marketing to create products and strategy for selling. Demonstrated success in leading and inspiring cross-functional teams. Understanding Honda Racing, motorsports culture and race events a must. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, with an eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. Skilled in sales data analysis, inventory management and pricing strategy. Creative thinker with the ability to generate fresh ideas and concepts for promotional content. Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Must have a challenging spirit. Ability to document project goals/metrics and progress toward goals. Ability to solve problems, present multiple solutions to decision makers with limited direction. Professional presentation and appearance Working Condition
Relocation offered. One-year contract w/possible extension/direct hire Global Edge Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr