Assistant Buyer, MLB - Indianapolis, United States - Legends International

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** Assistant Buyer, MLB - Indianapolis**

**Job Category****:** Retail **Requisition Number****:** ASSIS005759 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

**LEGENDS**

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with more than 1,500 full-time and 30,000 seasonal team members globally. Legends has six divisions operating worldwide - Global Planning, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions - offering clients and partners a 360-degree 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.

**LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISE**

Recognized 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 clients brand. Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience.

**THE ROLE**

The Assistant Buyer is responsible for the development, sourcing, procurement, and maintenance of merchandise and/or corporate fulfillment products by performing the following duties.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

Analyze sales and make chase marketing buying decisions based on projections while considering budget, teams record, fixture fill and product placement.

Plan future years assortment plans during current year and possible playoff runs using sales history, future projections and considering opportunities to expand the business.

Works with vendors to get the best deal to increase the bottom line

Work with Web Coordinator to make sure all new items are online

Set templates for all products in appropriate locations (Training Camp, mall stores, stadium pro shop, stadium kiosks, etc.) as well as setting internet holds.

Adjust templates for all products as necessary from summer-to-fall-to-winter-to-spring along with any emerging trends or special games.

Travel to team stadiums for setup of stadium kiosks for at least one week in July/August

Work at least 10 game days over the course of the season

Assist in new team takeover with not only buying but warehouse setup, store setup and other physical requirements.

Manage Program Coordinator; assigning daily tasks, yearly goals and handling employee time card/benefits.

Other duties may be assigned

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To 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 / Three-Four years within Legends Global Merchandise.

**Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

This position requires that the person be highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.

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.

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

Must have excellent data entry skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to understand and follow work processes.

Ability to handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

The ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

**Training Requirements**

Proficient knowledge of company systems, policies & procedures.

TCE Training

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

No supervisory responsibilities

**Physical Demands**

Position requires spending long hours sitting using computers, entering data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

COMPENSATION

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

*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*

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