Merchandiser

Company Overview

Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retail channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brand and retail partners in the world. Employees of Bioworld consider it to be an honor and a privilege to be part of the hottest, most creative, dynamic company in the industry! We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited to join this amazing team!

We Believe in Great Brands: Our goal is to translate the brand story into product that is as innovative and distinctive as the brand itself.

Creative Culture: Our multi-disciplinary team brings to our brand partners a unique mix of creative product design paired with merchandising expertise. We prize collaboration and believe innovation comes from a diversity of creative ideas.

We are the Market: Our team believes in full immersion to gain insight into retail markets, contemporary culture and consumer reaction.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Licensed Sports Merchandise is responsible for planning, selecting, and managing assortments of licensed sports products across key categories in partnership with sales team. This role blends strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of sports fandom, trends, and licensing requirements to deliver compelling assortments that drive sales, margin, and brand integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–5 years of merchandising or buying experience, preferably within licensed products, sports, apparel, or consumer goods
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and merchandising systems
• Knowledge of sports leagues, teams, and licensed merchandise processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Passion for sports and an understanding of fan-driven retail behavior

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with sports leagues or licensing partners (e.g., NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA)
• Experience in omnichannel or e-commerce merchandising
• Familiarity with PLM, ERP, or retail planning tools

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop and manage seasonal and in-season assortments for licensed sports merchandise across multiple leagues, teams, and categories
• Analyze sales performance, trends, and market data to inform assortment, pricing, and inventory decisions
• Partner with Licensing, Design, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with league and team licensing guidelines
• Collaborate with vendors and internal product development teams on product selection, timing, and execution
• Monitor competitive landscape, consumer trends, and emerging sports moments to capitalize on opportunities
• Support go-to-market strategies, including product launches tied to key sports events (e.g., playoffs, championships, drafts)
• Prepare and present merchandising strategies, recaps, and performance reports to leadership
• Presentation building

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field