Description

LEGENDSFounded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Planning, Global Merchandise, Legends IQ, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.GLOBAL MERCHANDISERecognized leaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise provides a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across different categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience. We pride ourselves in creating a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property and operating as a true extension of each client’s brand. Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience.THE ROLEThe Senior Buyer - Pro Sports will work closely with the Director of Merchandising on all omnichannel product buys for assigned businesses. This individual helps manage the development, sourcing, procurement, and maintenance of merchandise on the respective sales channels. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, this individual will be an integral part of the Pro Sports team at Legends Global Merchandise, working to manage merchandise operations to reduce costs, increase revenues, strengthen client relations, and enhance the customer experience.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner with Director, Merchandise on OTB planning including vendor selection, category planning, gender breakdown, etc.

• Work closely with the Director throughout the full buy process including reviewing lines, assorting and creating purchase orders.

• Collaborate and communicate with the buying team to ensure the group is appropriately managing the timelines and meeting key deadlines.

• Work with the buying team to ensure product is tracking on-time, packing slips and invoicing is accurate and handling any issues as they arise.

• Support the Director with assortment replenishment through strategic discussion, vendor communication and purchase order creation.

• Analyze reporting to make strategic and data driven buy and replenishment decisions.

• Collaborate with vendors on custom artwork and logo decoration which adheres to licensing guidelines.

• Effectively negotiate with vendors regarding cost of goods, terms, freight, etc., and to do all necessary paper or computer work to complete the job.

• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports.

• Work well with cross-departmental teams to support the business – On-site Operations, Marketing, E-Commerce, the Distribution Center, Finance, and more.

• Position requires hours at a computer entering data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

• Position also requires travel to events with exposure to the climate, dust, odors, and noise. Events require long hours.

• Travel required to client events for consecutive days.

• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year College and three to five years related retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong computer skills are a must. Use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and comfortable use of Internet is necessary.

• Ability to understand and follow work processes.

• Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts.

• The ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.

• Must have strong negotiating skills and understand how important managing and increasing margins are to the bottom line.

• This position requires that the person be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work both independently and well across cross-departmental teams.

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

• Professional sports merchandise experience a plus.

• Must be willing to travel throughout the year for buy meetings and events. Some events may require consecutive days on-site.

• Must understand and have experience in vertical buying and procurement.

• Must possess a high level of professionalism in a team structure both internally, with vendors, and clients.

• Must be creative, problem solving, and a critical thinker.

COMPENSATIONCompetitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Location: HybridThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands and fingers, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.