Merchandising & Brand Manager

Hudson is hiring a Merchandising & Brand Manager for our Tampa International Airport location!

In this role, you’ll lead commercial excellence and uphold brand standards across our specialty retail stores, that include Tumi, Swarovski, and Tech on the Go, which together generate up to $3M in annual sales. You’ll oversee visual merchandising, ensure brand guideline compliance, manage vendor relationships, and partner closely with operations teams to deliver exceptional, brand‑aligned customer experiences.

Pay Range: $62,000 -$73,000.00 plus Bonus Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the General Manager to oversee daily operations of our specialty retail locations.
• Oversee execution of brand-directed visual merchandising programs, seasonal resets, and promotional displays; ensure consistency across all retail locations.
• Conduct regular brand standard audits to ensure compliance with visual merchandising, product presentation, and brand guidelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison with brand partners and vendors; communicate brand initiatives, seasonal requirements, and promotional strategies;
• Develop brand-specific training programs for store associates, focusing on product knowledge, brand storytelling, and customer engagement techniques.
• Analyze brand performance metrics, sales data, and customer feedback; provide actionable insights and recommendations to operational leadership for performance optimization.
• Collaborate with inventory and operations teams to manage stock allocation, seasonal transitions, and promotional merchandise in alignment with brand requirements.
• Partner with store leadership to ensure brand-aligned customer service standards; provide coaching and guidance to enhance customer engagement.
• Prepare reports to brand partners on compliance status, visual execution, and performance metrics;

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail operations with a focus on brand compliance, merchandising and commercial excellence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Merchandising,
• Proficiency in visual merchandising, planogram execution, and retail display standards.
• Familiarity with retail systems, reporting tools, and inventory management processes. 
• Ability to manage multiple brand initiatives, seasonal resets, and promotional campaigns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to senior leadership and brand partners effectively.