OverviewVolunteer Director of Retail & Merchandise at CT5 Pride CIC. Lead CT5 Pride’s retail and merchandise strategy; from branded products to event stalls, you’ll drive income, boost visibility, and celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride in Whitstable. Join us to shape our first-ever Pride and make a lasting impact!ResponsibilitiesLead CT5 Pride’s retail and merchandise strategy, building a professional, welcoming retail environment that reflects our values of inclusion, visibility, and pride.Establish and lead retail products and services that generate income to fund our work, including vendor selection, curating merchandise, and managing stalls at events.Build and lead a retail team, oversee stall management, and drive the overall retail offering across CT5 Pride events.Collaborate with the Directors of Fundraising & Sponsorship and Marketing & Advertising to maximise income, enhance brand recognition, and build long-term supporter engagement.Develop strategies for vendor relations, pricing, inventory management, and post-event reporting to inform future planning.Work to create a sustainable, inclusive Pride for Whitstable and the CT5 area, with impact beyond events.QualificationsApplicants must be 18+, have no unspent convictions, be fluent in English, and not be barred from working with children or vulnerable people.Commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, community-led values, and willingness to take an active role.Minimum 2-year connection to the CT5 area.Proven experience in vendor coordination, retail stall booking, contract negotiation, and compliance with event policies.Skilled at building buyer–seller relationships and integrating retail strategies with fundraising and marketing goals.Expertise in retail sales, merchandise management, pricing strategies, and inventory tracking.5+ years in retail management, merchandising, or event coordination with strong design skills for product displays.Excellent written and verbal communication, creativity for sourcing new retail opportunities, and ability to analyse sales data and produce post-event reports.Experience in volunteer recruitment, team management, vendor logistics, online retail, budget creation, and promotional strategies.Desirable: LGBTQIA+ event or advocacy experience and knowledge of product licensing and trademark compliance.What will you be doing?Manage all aspects of retail and merchandise at CT5 Pride events, including stall bookings, merchandise sales, and vendor coordination.Collaborate with the Director of Fundraising & Sponsorship and Director of Marketing & Advertising to maximise retail opportunities and drive engagement.Provide strategic leadership to ensure a seamless, engaging retail experience that aligns with CT5 Pride’s mission and values.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeVolunteerJob functionMarketing, Business Development, and Strategy/PlanningIndustriesNon-profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr