Saffire, LLC

Regional Manager

Saffire, LLC
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities to drive sales growth and operational excellence in multi-unit retail environments. Proven ability to build relationships with university stakeholders and develop merchandise strategies that enhance fan engagement and brand alignment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Multi-Unit Retail LeadershipSales Growth Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Performance AnalysisStakeholder Relationship ManagementOperational Excellence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the financial performance of multiple collegiate athletics retail locations within an assigned territory
  • Develop and execute sales strategies around athletic seasons, championship events, special promotions, and campus initiatives
  • Analyze sales trends, customer traffic, inventory performance, and key business metrics to identify growth opportunities
  • Deliver revenue, margin, and expense targets while maintaining operational excellence
  • Create strategic business plans supporting long-term growth and university partner objectives
  • Build relationships with Athletics Departments, Campus Administrators, Licensing Offices, and University stakeholders
  • Develop merchandise strategies aligned with institutional branding and fan engagement goals
  • Participate in business reviews, planning sessions, and performance discussions with campus leadership
  • Serve as the primary field-level representative for retail initiatives and strategic projects
  • Ensure retail operations for football, basketball, baseball, and other athletic events
  • Oversee staffing, inventory planning, merchandising, and operational readiness for game days and special events
  • Evaluate event performance and implement strategies to maximize sales and elevate the fan experience
  • Recruit, develop, and retain Store Managers and retail leadership teams
  • Conduct store visits, business reviews, and coaching sessions
  • Establish accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement standards
  • Create succession plans and leadership development opportunities
  • Lead performance management processes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
  • Ensure locations comply with company policies, university requirements, and NCAA licensing standards
  • Monitor inventory management, loss prevention, cash controls, safety compliance, and operational procedures
  • Support store refreshes, renovations, expansions, and new location openings
  • Identify efficiencies that improve service levels and profitability
  • Partner with merchandising teams on licensed apparel, headwear, gifts, collectibles, and athletic merchandise
  • Ensure stores communicate the university brand through visual merchandising and promotions
  • Optimize assortments using student, alumni, and fan purchasing trends
  • Maintain store presentation, product availability, and customer service standards
  • Champion an engaging fan experience that strengthens school pride and customer loyalty

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field
  • 5+ years of multi-unit retail leadership experience
  • Proven success driving sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence across multiple locations
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical capabilities
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to travel frequently, including weekends and evenings during athletic seasons and major events
  • Preferred: Experience managing collegiate retail, campus bookstores, licensed merchandise programs, athletic venue stores, or professional sports retail operations
  • Preferred: Understanding of collegiate athletics, fan engagement, and university business environments
  • Preferred: Experience working with licensing partners and licensed merchandise programs
  • Preferred: Experience supporting stadium, arena, or event-based retail operations

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus eligible
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • 401k plan
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentInventory ManagementMerchandisingPerformance ManagementFinancial AnalysisOperational ProceduresEvent Performance EvaluationStaff Recruitment and DevelopmentCustomer Service StandardsVisual Merchandising
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationCoachingContinuous Improvement
Industry Keywords
Collegiate AthleticsRetail OperationsLicensed Merchandise ProgramsFan EngagementNCAA Licensing StandardsCampus BookstoresAthletic Venue StoresEvent-Based Retail OperationsUniversity Business EnvironmentsAthletic Merchandise