Merchandising Manager, Sports

A leading sports retail organisation seeks a Merchandising Manager in Taiwan to drive sports retail strategy, optimise product performance, and support business growth.

Key responsibilities:

As Merchandising Manager, you will lead hardgoods merchandising strategy, optimise product performance, and drive commercial growth through data-led decisions and cross-functional collaboration.

• Develop hardgoods merchandising strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends, optimising product assortments for commercial success
• Analyse market data, consumer insights, sales performance, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities and guide merchandising decisions
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from selection to launch, monitoring performance and adjusting plans to achieve commercial targets and quality standards
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain, product development, external partners, and internal stakeholders to execute merchandising plans, maintain brand integrity, and coordinate promotional activities
• Lead product portfolio reviews and recommend improvements based on commercial analysis, while fostering cross-departmental collaboration and contributing to customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and overall business performance

Candidate profile:

• Over 10–12 years’ merchandising management experience in sports or related retail sectors, with a strong passion for sports
• Strong understanding of sports and consumer behaviour in sporting goods markets, with experience managing product lifecycles from selection through launch
• Proven ability to analyse complex data, assess market trends and competitor activity, and develop actionable merchandising strategies
• Demonstrated commercial acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive profitable outcomes in a dynamic retail environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build stakeholder relationships and present recommendations, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development

About this company:

This sports retail organisation is committed to delivering quality products and enhancing the consumer experience across Taiwan. It fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace with supportive leadership, professional development opportunities, and a focus on nurturing talent and driving future growth.

Keywords: Sports Merchandising, Product Strategy, Retail Management, Market Analysis, Product Lifecycle

What’s next:

Shape the future of sports retail by driving merchandising excellence and commercial growth. Apply now!