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Nick Pepple

@nickpepple

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I lead multichannel sports retail operations that grow revenue and elevate fan experiences.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead multichannel retail and merchandise operations where I can use data-driven planning, vendor partnerships, team leadership, and match-day execution to grow revenue and create elevated fan experiences.

At Sacramento Republic FC, I lead retail operations across brick-and-mortar, online, and stadium stores for 30-plus events each season. I align merchandising execution with revenue goals and fan experience while overseeing presentation, inventory flow, POS systems, and match-day operations.

I manage buying, inventory planning, vendor relationships, jersey-provider ordering, and merchandise development while maintaining a 50% profit margin. I also supervise, hire, train, and schedule 15 seasonal employees and one full-time employee, and have managed or supervised 15 of the club’s top 20 match days by net sales.

My background spans soccer, hockey, baseball, and hospitality, including retail and group sales work with Stockton Heat, Reno Aces, Reno 1868 FC, and Grand Sierra Resort. I use sales, inventory, and trend analysis to guide assortments, promotions, reorder decisions, and elevated fan retail experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Merchandise Manager

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Sacramento Republic FC

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead retail operations across brick-and-mortar, online, and stadium stores for 30+ events per season. Manage POS systems, supervise staff, analyze sales trends, and own vendor relationships while maintaining profit margins.

Retail Operations POS systems Inventory Management Vendor Management Sales Analysis Staff Supervision Merchandise Planning Customer Service

Retail Supervisor

Sacramento Republic FC

Mar 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Managed day-to-day retail operations including event prep, inventory restocking, online order fulfillment, and match day execution. Supported merchandise planning and generated sales reports to guide retail decisions.

Retail Operations Inventory Management Order Fulfilment Sales Reporting Merchandise Planning Event Execution

Retail & Group Sales Executive

Stockton Heat Hockey Team

Jul 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year)

Designed, ordered, and received merchandise for team retail operations. Managed game-day operations, produced reports, conducted inventories, and created promotions for physical and online stores.

Retail Operations Merchandise Planning Inventory Management POS systems Ecommerce Marketing Adobe Group Sales

Retail Sales Coordinator

Reno Aces & Reno 1868 FC

Mar 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year 5 months)

Served as Assistant Manager supporting sales, staffing, and customer service. Created retail promotions, managed social media content, and provided sales observations to leadership.

Retail Operations Customer Service Social Media Management Sales Analysis Promotion

VIP Representative

Grand Sierra Resort

Jul 2018 - Mar 2019 (8 months)

Delivered front desk services for VIP hotel guests, promoted property marketing efforts, and maintained high-touch guest relationships.

Customer Service VIP Service Marketing

Team Store Associate

Reno Aces & Reno 1868 FC

Mar 2017 - Mar 2019 (2 years)

Served as game day lead in retail shop and supported specialty promotional events and custom orders. Built customer relationships and contributed to a positive in-venue retail experience.

Retail Operations Customer Service Game Day Operations Customer Orders