Overview
Merchandising Manager Jobs in United States at Breakaway Music Festival
Title: Merchandising Manager
Company: Breakaway Music Festival
Location: United States
TITLE:Merchandise Manager
LOCATION:Remote within the United States-Nashville, TN, Columbus, OH, Los Angeles, CA preferred
REPORTS TO:VP, Marketing & Media
This role will be a part-time contract with expected commitment to fall between 20-25hr/week. There may be times based on demand and business needs for additional hours.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Breakaway Group is a premiere entertainment and music festival multimedia company. We have the largest independent touring music festival in North America, spanning 12 cities over 9 months. With a focus on underserved markets, Breakaway is bringing a premium 2-day EDM/Pop festival experience with an always-changing lineup of top artists to where consumers live, work, and play.
Breakaway Music Festival is the nation’s leading independent touring music festival providing premium experiences and entertainment to music fans across the nation. Since its inception in Columbus, Ohio in 2016, the festival has expanded to multiple cities across the United States (12 in 2025) and grown into a two-day, multi-stage event. Breakaway has successfully reached music fans in cities that have traditionally been overlooked by other festivals, bringing an always-changing lineup of top artists to diverse local communities. With over 200,000 attendees in 2024 and 300,000 projected attendees in 2025, Breakaway has become a must-see event for music lovers across the country. Our festivals champion music, art, creativity and diverse community celebration in your hometown, offering invaluable interactive experiences. Leave it all behind—and BREAKAWAY.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Breakaway is seeking a dynamic and results-drivenMerchandise Managerto lead the development, management, and growth of the brand’s entire merchandising process, with a particular emphasis onbrand collaborations, e-commerceandonline merchandise sales. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end merchandising strategy, from product development and branding to managing online sales platforms likeShopify, driving digital revenue, and ensuring a seamless virtual shopping experience for customers. This role will collaborate closely with marketing, design, and logistics teams to create and execute a strategic merchandise plan that maximizes revenue both before and during the festival season.
The Merchandise Manager will play a critical role in transforming Breakaway’s merchandise into a recognized and sought-after brand, creating high-quality, on-trend products, and ensuring a seamless sales experience both online and on-site. If you are creative, data-driven, and operational, with a strong understanding of merchandising, sales optimization, and branding within live events who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the power of digital sales channels, we want you on our team.
This position includes aperformance-based bonus tied to merchandise sales, making it a unique opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives on driving revenue.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Brand Development & Merchandise Strategy
Develop and execute a long-term vision to positionBreakaway’s merchandise as a lifestyle brand, extending beyond just festival souvenirs to appeal to a broad online audience.
Collaborate with designers, artists, and vendors to create exclusive, high-quality merchandise (apparel, accessories, and collectibles) that resonates with festival-goers and online customers alike.
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