Gotham FC is seeking an Associate Manager, Retail & Local Collaborations to help shape and drive the Club’s merchandise and apparel strategy, identifying opportunities across merchandise, local collaborations, and brand partnerships to drive sales, brand awareness, and fan growth across the New York/New Jersey market.

Reporting to the Director, Brand & Fan Experience, this role will work closely with the Director to translate broader Club and brand priorities into merchandising plans and initiatives, while owning execution from concept through delivery. The Associate Manager will manage merchandise planning, requests, vendors, inventory needs, launches, and cross-functional coordination across Brand, Ticketing, Partnerships, Soccer Operations, and other teams to ensure merchandise initiatives are delivered effectively.

In addition to merchandising, this role will identify, secure, and manage local collaborations with businesses, brands, artists, and cultural partners that increase Gotham FC’s local awareness, strengthen our connection to the New York/New Jersey market, and support broader brand and fan growth goals.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, culturally curious, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. They should be able to identify opportunities, bring forward recommendations, and independently drive projects from concept through launch.