Manager, Branded Merchandise

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Company

hirify.global is an integrated marketing services firm providing creative, digital, marketing, public relations, printing, and branded merchandise services.

What you will do

• Coach and mentor branded merchandise specialists on creative, strategic, and client-focused product solutions.
• Review sales briefs and determine sourcing strategies, product categories, custom development needs, packaging, timelines, and risks.
• Lead creative merchandise concepts and approve polished, accurate, on-brand, and commercially sound presentations.
• Solve complex sourcing challenges involving custom products, tight deadlines, limited budgets, unusual quantities, branding requirements, and fulfillment.
• Develop supplier relationships, negotiate with partners, and identify specialty suppliers for custom, rush, international, and complex projects.
• Coordinate with sales, account management, creative, purchasing, production, finance, and customer service teams on escalated projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of people leadership, supervisory, team lead, or equivalent management experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in branded merchandise, promotional products, retail, account management, project management, sourcing, or a related industry.
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, tight deadlines, and detailed execution requirements.
• Strong knowledge of promotional product sourcing, decoration methods, supplier communication, production timelines, and quality control.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with excellent organization and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAGE, ESP, Commonsku, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience with company stores, custom kitting, event merchandise, employee gifting, direct mail, or fulfillment programs.
• Knowledge of domestic and international sourcing, overseas manufacturing, and custom product development.
• Experience improving workflows, templates, reporting routines, or execution processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) and Roth IRA.
• Generous paid time off and a $500 employee referral bonus.