Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ron Clark Academy
Job overview
The Director of Merchandise at Ron Clark Academy leads merchandise development and operations to strengthen the RCA brand and House System through high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences across multiple channels.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves brand development, product and sales strategy, customer relationship management, team leadership, supply chain oversight, event merchandise coordination, and trademark and licensing management.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $110,000–$160,000 with full-time exempt status and some evening and weekend work; benefits details are not specified.
Experience and skills
Requires minimum 5 years in merchandising, product development, e-commerce, or retail leadership, strong creative vision, organizational and project management skills, supply chain and vendor management experience, and proficiency with Shopify.
Career development
The position offers leadership of a high-visibility division impacting thousands of schools globally, providing opportunities to shape a major educational culture initiative.
Work environment and culture
RCA values diversity and inclusion, fosters a mission-driven environment focused on education innovation, and requires some event attendance including evenings and weekends.
Company information
Ron Clark Academy is a nonprofit middle school in Atlanta founded in 2007, known for academic excellence, innovative teaching, and professional development for educators worldwide.
Team overview
The Director manages a team of full-time, part-time staff, interns, and volunteers across merchandise functions.
Job location and travel
Located in Southeast Atlanta with some travel to events; work is full-time with a minimum 40-hour workweek.
Application process
Applicants must email a resume and cover letter to careers@ronclarkacademy.com with the subject 'Director of Merchandise Candidate.'
Unique job features
The role includes managing a large merchandise portfolio of over 1,250 SKUs, overseeing digital and physical product lines, and serving as the primary contact for trademark and licensing.
Company overview
Ron Clark Academy is an innovative nonprofit middle school based in Atlanta, Georgia, renowned for its dynamic teaching methods and vibrant school culture. The academy generates revenue through tuition, donations, and its influential educator training programs, which attract teachers and school leaders from around the world to observe and learn its unique instructional strategies. Founded in 2007 by award-winning educator Ron Clark and Kim Bearden, the school has gained national attention for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering creativity. Candidates should be aware of the academy’s strong emphasis on professional development, community engagement, and its mission to transform education through passion and rigor.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in merchandise development, brand management, and multi-channel sales strategy, emphasizing your ability to oversee large SKU portfolios and drive product innovation aligned with a mission-driven organization like Ron Clark Academy.
Emphasize experience with supply chain logistics, vendor relations, inventory management (especially using platforms like Shopify), and team leadership to demonstrate operational excellence and project management skills.
Apply through multiple channels including the Ron Clark Academy careers email, their corporate website if available, and LinkedIn job postings to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current RCA merchandising team members or leadership in related departments; use ice breakers such as complimenting recent RCA merchandise launches, asking about the integration of the House System into product lines, or expressing admiration for RCA’s impact on education through branding.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'merchandise development,' 'brand integrity,' 'supply chain logistics,' 'Shopify,' 'product innovation,' and 'customer experience' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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