Calling all outdoor enthusiasts! Join the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) in our mission to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors. Our values encompass diversity, inclusivity, trust, and respect for the environment. As an employee, you'll gain access to enriching programs, policies, and procedures that enable you to drive real change. If you're ready to explore, protect, and create memories within a dynamic community, apply now to be a part of the AMC team!

AMC is looking for an experienced Omnichannel Merchandise Manager to help take our retail program to the next level. Under the direction of the Director, Merchandise and Brand Partnerships, you will work as a part of AMC’s Growth team, including Marketing, Communications, and Earned Revenue, to build and execute merchandise plans for e-commerce and on-site retail channels. This role requires strong analytical skills, market experience, creativity, and ability to identify key trends to create the right product assortment to maximize sales and connect customers to AMC’s mission.

This position will work remotely but must be based within a comfortable commuting distance to the AMC locations throughout the Northeast region.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING AT AMC

• Build and execute cross-channel merchandise plans with a focus on optimizing sales, profits, and long-term growth objectives.
• Lead assortment planning to showcase AMC’s brand, mission, and connecting people to the joys of the outdoors.
• Manage the buying process utilizing analytics, reporting, and market knowledge.
• Maintain and enhance AMC’s omnichannel retail operations, including both e-commerce and on-site retail merchandising.
• Analyze sales and inventory to deliver and adjust budget projections monthly.
• Track inventory movement to make recommendations on promotions, sales, price changes, and marketing campaigns.
• Collaborate with Growth team members and other colleagues to brainstorm new products, collaborations, campaigns, or engagement opportunities.
• Engage lodging and hospitality staff to enhance retail operations at AMC facilities.
• Other duties as assigned and necessary for the advancement of AMC’s mission through merchandise operations.

WHAT AMC IS LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or a related field or equivalent combination of professional and educational experience.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in merchandise planning.
• Strong financial, analytical, and communication acumen.
• Fluency in market knowledge and an ability to recognize and adapt quickly to trends and changes in consumer behaviors.
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft suite products. Experience in Shopify or other platforms a plus.
• A track record of driving growth in sales while managing inventory.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to exercise effective decision-making, both independently and in collaboration with colleagues.
• A commitment to learning and iterative improvement.

WHAT AMC CAN OFFER YOU

Salary range: $52,000 - $70,600 / year

We are committed to equitable compensation practices, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply. The initial salary represents our starting point, and our compensation philosophy is designed to reward and recognize the contributions of our employees as they grow within the organization. External candidates typically begin their journey with us at the starting point of the salary range. The final compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills and geographic differential relevant to the position, and will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Health Plan: Generous employer contributions through Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts with optional vision and dental.
• Other Insurance: 100% employer paid life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability.
• Career Progression: The potential to have annual compensation reviews commensurate with performance and effort.
• Retirement: Mandatory 403(b) with 4% matching employer contributions and a vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks of paid earned time and up to 11 paid company holidays.
• Other Team Member Perks: 30% discount on AMC Merchandise, Free Annual AMC Membership, 10 Free nights at AMC locations, Educational Assistance, Prodeals discounts on equipment & gear and more!

HOW TO APPLY AT AMC

Please include a resume and cover letter. No phone calls or agencies please.

AMC welcomes all qualified candidates to apply, and we invite the full participation of all individuals currently underrepresented in the outdoor community. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals from racially and/or ethnically diverse communities, individuals with disabilities, individuals from LGBTQ+ communities, and individuals who experience intersectionality with one or more of these identities.

The Appalachian Mountain Club has zero tolerance for child abuse or placing children in danger. The AMC requires all employees who work in a program or facility which serves children, disabled persons, or the elderly to have a criminal background record check performed on their name annually with employment contingent upon satisfactory results.

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