Merchandising Strategy Manager

Job Summary

Seeking a creative and entrepreneurial Merchandising Strategy Manager for a 9-month remote contract role focused on developing and executing merchandising strategies for Shopify-branded products, primarily in apparel and soft goods, including managing product drops and go-to-market strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute product drops end-to-end, including building drop calendars and driving cross-functional readiness
• Create high-quality products by leading decisions on materials, construction, and overall design
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies to maximize product visibility and sales

Required qualifications

• Experience equivalent to running a retail store or online business, including sourcing and managing inventory
• Strong merchandising leadership with the ability to create culturally relevant assortments
• Fluency in sourcing and production processes, including vendor management and quality control
• Commercial mindset with the ability to analyze budgets and make data-driven decisions
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with various teams