At a Glance

This is an exceptional opportunity to be part of a fast-growing brand, building the foundation of retail merchandising and helping scale our business across the AMER region. As the Senior Lead, you hold a dual mandate: to act as a foundational architect and a strategic accelerator. You aren't just managing a process; you are building the regional merchandising infrastructure required to sustain our momentum.

You will drive the premiumisation of the retail experience across the US, Brazil, and future markets—ensuring our brand vision is translated into elevated store assortments that drive apparel share while addressing regional market specificities. This role requires a "balanced leader" who is equally obsessed with product storytelling, rigorous commercial analytics, and people development.

Your Team

You will lead and grow a high-performing AMER Retail Merchandising team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and high performance.You will serve as the "cross-functional glue" between Global strategy and Regional execution. You will partner deeply with Regional Retail Leadership, Visual Merchandising, Store Ops, and Finance to ensure the AMER region has the tools, process, and inventory it needs to win.

Your Mission

• Regional Strategy & Store Segmentation: Develop clustering and tiering strategies to ensure the right product mix, depth and capacity for every store format and market.
• Premium Assortment & Product Advocacy: Act as the Regional Voice of Retail. You will champion AMER-specific consumer needs to influence the global assortment, ensuring our product mix elevates brand storytelling and aggressively grows our apparel and accessories share.
• Foundational Infrastructure & Process Optimization: Lead the evolution of the regional merchandising backbone. This includes reviewing end-to-end buying processes, establishing rigorous governance frameworks, and spearheading the transition to new planning and allocation systems.
• Strategic OTB & Financial Stewardship: Own the regional Retail Open-to-Buy (OTB). You will develop clear investment strategies backed by thorough analysis to deliver sustainable, profitable growth while optimizing stock-turn and protecting gross margins.
• Retail GTM Orchestration: Synchronize with Marketing, VM, and Store Ops to ensure the finalized product offer is executed flawlessly in-store. You will translate high-level seasonal visions into tactical, store-level execution plans.
• In-Season Trading & Optimization: Lead the regional trading cadence. You are a solution driver who uses real-time data to pivot strategies—managing replenishment, regional stock transfers, and markdown cadences to maximize full-price sell-through.
• Expansion & NSO Planning: Architect the planning and initial allocation for New Store Openings (NSOs). You will ensure every new location is stocked with a balanced, high-impact mix from day one to support successful market entries.
• Supportive Leadership & People Development: Provide Supportive Direction to the americas retail merchandising team, acting as a coach and mentor and developing their technical expertise.

Your Story

• The Experience: 6+ years in Buying, Planning, or Allocation within large-scale, lifestyle or premium retail. You have a proven track record of scaling or transforming retail fleets during a high-growth phase.
• Category Mastery: Deep expertise in Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories. You understand the distinct lifecycles of performance and how to manage them within a vertical retail ecosystem.
• The Builder Mindset: You are a developer at heart. You have a passion for new systems and process implementation, with experience transitioning businesses from manual workflows to world-class tools.
• Strategic Orchestrator: You possess the "influence without authority" needed to align cross functional partners (Regions, Marketing, Ops, Finance) behind a unified regional merchandise vision. 
• Data-Driven Merchandiser: You bridge the gap between financial targets and product assortment. You are equally comfortable deep-diving into spreadsheets to optimize stock-turn as you are championing the aesthetic and commercial potential of our apparel collections.

Personality: You lead with positivity, curiosity, and humility. You are a resilient communicator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $160,000 - $180,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation. 

At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!

Hourly Rate: $18 to $25

Factory Direct Enterprises LLC (FDE) proudly represents Ashley, the #1 selling furniture brand in the world and the leading retailer of furniture and bedding in the United States. We are committed to "Amazing" our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves through competitive pay, benefits, a strong culture, and growth opportunities. Join a team honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

Who We Are

• #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
  
  
• #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States
  
  

Our Culture & Team Member Programs

At FDE, we pride ourselves on a culture of recognition and growth. We invest in our team and value feedback through programs like Employee Surveys.

Our Ashley Cares programs highlight our commitment to our team, guests, and communities:

• Hope to Dream: For every mattress sold, a portion of proceeds is used to purchase and donate beds to children in need (ages 3–16)
  
  
• Give a Day: Paid volunteer day annually with an approved organization
  
  
• Corporate Chaplains: Support for grief care, hospital visits, marriage/parenting, aging parents, and stress management
  
  
• Life Resources: Quarterly events supporting finances, relationships, health, and wellness
  
  
• Team Member Relief Fund: Financial assistance for unexpected life events
  
  
• SmartDollar: FREE financial wellness program for budgeting, debt reduction, and saving

Position Overview

The SM is responsible for assisting in executing and achieving all corporate visual merchandising strategies and business goals. The SM effectively assists with all day-to-day functions of stores including the guest experience, visual merchandising, and operational excellence.  This role also also has eligibility for the FDE G3 Profit-Sharing Program, rewarding team members based on company and store performance outcomes.

Essential Functions:  

SALES GENERATION 

• Seek ways to support the sales team and drive overall sales 

• Deliver exceptional performance while assisting in the sales (TO) process 

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise; ensure selling staff is fluent in all aspects of product knowledge 

• Maximize all in store marketing events, i.e. VIP Events, Private Events 

OPERATIONS 

• Manage and drive 100% compliance of all visual processes 

• Control store payroll and expenses and maintain budgets, continually striving to reduce costs 

• Manage store inventory 

• Assist in training staff in all areas of responsibility 

• Build and maintain good communication with members of corporate office, property management and other stores 

• Facilitate the prompt repair of store equipment as required 

• Exhibit proficiency in computer programs used by the Company including Word, Excel 

MERCHANDISING/VISUAL 

• Implement and maintain all corporate merchandising directives and ensure execution of effective merchandising strategies 

• Ensuring proper signage is being utilized to effectively market in-store products 

• Take pride and accountability for the visual appearance of the store 

• Responsible to maintain a selling floor that is neat, clean, organized and reflects the correct visual image at all times 

• Ensure presentation of all displays, fixtures and all visual areas are reflective of current visual direction. 

The SM may occasionally perform duties such as unloading trailers or merchandising as needed for proper store operation.  The SM will also perform other duties as assigned from time to time; have the ability to lift, lower, push or pull furniture up to and in excess of 100lbs and to stand for long periods of time. 

Schedule Expectations 

• This is a full time role, with a scheduled 40 hours per week with open availability working holidays and weekend.   

• During peak times, they may be asked to work overtime hours to support the store. 

• Regular attendance at the home store for business needs is an essential function of this position. 

• Occasional Travel for special projects at other regional stores. 

Education & Experience Preferred 

• Degree in retail management, visual merchandising, graphic design, interior design, marketing or related field required; Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of education. 

• 1-year experience in retail visual merchandising or design.  

Department: E-Commerce & Marketing 

Employment Type/Category: Full-Time

Work Location: In-Office - 5 days a week in New York City HQ in Midtown.

About Jomboy Media:

Jomboy Media is a creator-led sports media company and official MLB Media Partner built for the next generation of fans. Through flagship shows like Talkin' Baseball and our own backyard sports league, The Warehouse Games, we reach a growing community of hyper-engaged sports fans across YouTube, podcasts, and social platforms.

We're storytellers and community builders, blending insight and entertainment in ways traditional sports media never could. That same DNA flows directly into Slash Line, our e-commerce site, built for fans who want to take their love of the game off the screen and into their everyday lives. From the content to the checkout, everything we make is designed with the real baseball fan in mind.

About the Role: 

We’re looking for an E-Commerce Manager to own and optimize the day-to-day performance of our Shopify storefront. This person will report directly to the VP of Commerce and Marketing and play a central role in driving site conversion, guiding merchandising decisions, managing paid acquisition efforts, and helping shape future product strategy through strong analytical insight.

This role is ideal for someone who is equal parts operator, marketer, analyst, and merchandiser — someone who is deeply comfortable in Shopify, highly fluent in numbers, and able to translate store performance and customer behavior into clear recommendations across marketing, product, and operations. Because the store is focused on MLB-licensed apparel, experience in apparel, licensed products, or fan merchandise is especially valuable. A love of baseball is a major plus.

Core responsibilities

• Own the performance of the Shopify store, with a focus on conversion rate optimization, cart optimization, merchandising, and overall customer purchase flow.
• Build, launch, and optimize product pages, including product setup, imagery coordination, merchandising structure, upsells, bundles, and other on-site best practices designed to improve conversion and average order value.
• Monitor and improve site performance through testing, funnel analysis, landing page optimization, cart and checkout improvements, and ongoing review of customer behavior and purchase trends.
• Manage paid advertising efforts across channels such as Meta and Google, either directly or in coordination with outside partners. Track performance closely and continuously evaluate return on ad spend, customer acquisition efficiency, and channel effectiveness.
• Manage email marketing, including both campaigns and programmatic flows. Track performance and relentlessly optimize via testing.
• Work closely with the design team to communicate performance metrics, customer trends, and merchandising insights in a way that paints a clear picture of what is working, what is not, and where future product opportunities may exist.
• Use analytics to tell a story by turning site data, campaign performance, product trends, and customer behavior into actionable insights that guide decisions across marketing, merchandising, and product development.
• Own relationships with third-party fulfillment companies and outside vendors, helping ensure strong communication, smooth execution, and accountability across fulfillment, operational support, and external partners.
• Manage outsourced customer service partners and use customer service feedback, recurring questions, complaints, and product-level issues to improve product assortment, merchandising decisions, and the overall customer experience.
• Oversee inventory management and inventory health, including product availability, stock awareness, sell-through trends, and coordination with internal teams, third-party partners, and fulfillment providers. Experience working within or alongside an ERP system is a plus.
• Coordinate with the content and social media side of the business to maximize the reach of products, support launches and campaigns, and ensure e-commerce priorities are reflected in broader audience-facing efforts.
• Partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure launches, promotions, and product updates are executed accurately and on time.

Required qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing a Shopify store, with clear ownership over site performance.
• Strong experience with conversion rate optimization, cart optimization, merchandising, and customer journey improvement.
• Paid advertising experience, including campaign management, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Experience with enterprise email marketing software such as Klaviyo.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including comfort building reports, organizing large data sets, and pulling actionable insights from performance data.
• Experience working cross-functionally with creative or design teams and communicating quantitative insights in a way that helps inform future creative and product decisions.
• Experience managing vendor, freelancer, agency, fulfillment, or outsourced partner relationships.
• Strong inventory management experience in an e-commerce environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience with inventory forecasting, replenishment planning, or multi-channel commerce is a plus.
• Experience in apparel, licensed products, sports merchandise, or fan-focused e-commerce is a plus.
• Interest in or love of baseball is a plus, especially given the MLB focus of the store.

Reporting structure

This role reports directly to the VP of Commerce and Marketing.

What success looks like in the role

• A better-converting Shopify storefront.
• Stronger product pages and merchandising decisions.
• Clearer reporting and deeper business insight from store and campaign data.
• A tighter feedback loop between e-commerce performance, customer service feedback, and future product direction.
• Strong coordination with fulfillment, vendors, and outsourced partners.
• More effective product launches through alignment with content and social channels.
• Better inventory visibility and fewer stock-related issues.

Compensation

The compensation will be based on a range of $75,000 to $95,000 annually. The range represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn. Salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to professional experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

What we offer:

• At Jomboy Media, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (75% premium coverage for employees and dependents)
• 401k
• Commuter benefits (up to 30% savings on transportation)
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays + the week off between Christmas and New Years
• Cell phone / internet reimbursement
• Fun office & kitchen stocked with snacks and coffee
• Exclusive employee discount to our online store

Our goal at Jomboy Media is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. Jomboy Media is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Freelance Visual Merchandiser 

Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Freelance / Contract 
Industry: Gift, Accessory & Specialty Retail 
Experience Level: Senior (10–15+ years) 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and highly independent Freelance Visual Merchandiser with deep expertise in the gift and accessory merchandising space. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who can take ownership of execution at tradeshows, drive engagement through compelling presentation, and elevate brand experience. Local candidates only - on-site presence and brand familiarity are essential. 

Upcoming Project Dates:

• July 29 – August 1 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design & Execution 

• Implement visually compelling displays (product groupings, seasonal themes) which reflect brand identity and maximize sales. 

• Utilize lighting, props, signage, fixtures, and layout strategies to enhance the customer experience and guide purchasing behavior. 

• Maintain visual standards consistently across installations. 

• Strategic Merchandising 

• Execute merchandising aligned with seasonal campaigns and business goals. 

• Stay current with retail design trends and consumer preferences in gifts, accessories and lifestyle merchandising. 

Required Qualifications 

• 10–15+ years of proven visual merchandising experience, ideally within the gift, accessory, lifestyle, or specialty retail sectors. 

• Strong independent thinker capable of owning execution with minimal oversight. 

• Exceptional aesthetic sensibility, attention to detail, and an advanced understanding of display principles and consumer psychology. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration. 

• Comfortable working on-site during pre-show set-updates; ability to lift at least 50lbs / move display components and process inventory when necessary. 

• Has the knowledge in using power tools, hand tools, and comfortable with using ladders. 

• Extended standing, physical aspects of the job (heavy lifting at time) 

• Portfolio demonstrating past work in visual merchandising, especially within gift/accessory displays preferred. 

What We’re Looking For 

We want someone who: 

• Thinks creatively and strategically in a fast-paced environment 

• Makes decisions with confidence. 

• Delivers polished, brand-elevating visuals. 

• Has a deep passion for visual storytelling and an eye for compelling wholesale/tradeshow presentations.