Senior Manager, Merchandising

Universal Music Group, Inc.

Senior Manager, Merchandising at UMG handling merchandise line planning globally across various artists. Responsible for product assortment execution to meet financial targets across multiple channels.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timePhiladelphia • California, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $79,190 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own execution of artist line plans that deliver against revenue and margin targets.
Translate merchandising strategy and artist vision into commercially viable assortments.
Drive product execution from concept through launch across channels.
Use performance data to inform in-season optimization and future planning.
Own and execute seasonal and campaign-based line plans for assigned artists.
Build assortments by category, price point, and channel.
Support pricing and margin decisions in partnership with Finance and Production.
Manage product lifecycle from concept through launch and replenishment.
Execute channel-specific merchandising strategies while ensuring alignment across DTC, Retail, International, and Tour.
Execute product drops, capsules, and exclusive assortments.
Develop assortments aligned to retailer needs and manage sell-through.
Support localized assortments and pricing strategies.
Execute tour merchandise assortments and ensure operational readiness.
Analyze sales, consumer behavior, and trends to inform decisions.
Monitor KPIs and identify risks and opportunities.
Incorporate retailer feedback into planning and adjustments.
Partner with Creative, Production, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
Manage timelines and deliverables.
Support go-to-market execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8+ years of merchandising or related experience
Experience owning assortments and delivering financial results
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Understanding of pricing, margin, and inventory planning
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Passion for music and artist brands.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

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Hard Skills & Tools

merchandisingproduct lifecycle managementassortment planningfinancial analysispricing strategyinventory planningdata analysisKPI monitoringgo-to-market executionchannel-specific strategies

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscollaborationcommunicationcreativityproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitystrategic thinkingattention to detail