Manager, Merchandising
Found in: beBee jobs US - 1 week ago
Elmont, New York, United States
teamworkonline
Full time
A storied sports franchise...a world class best fans...AND YOUOriginal – Authentic – Vibrant – AttainableOur Game Plan The New York Islanders Hockey Club is one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports, with a deeply passionate and loyal fan base that is second to none. Built on a Dynasty in the 1980's with four straight Stanley Cup Championships, our history is what will propel us into the future, confidently assuming a position of strength in the sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape.
Our home at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, which was built for hockey and made for music, cements our brand into the very foundation of New York. We have always carved our own path, and to our fans the Islanders are a way for people to be a part of something greater than themselves. To be a part of living history, with the glory of the past fueling the drive for our fifth Stanley Cup.
We are hiring a Merchandising Manager. If you are passionate about building your career in the sports & entertainment industry, then we want to get to know you.
How to Make the TeamBring your strong purchasing and planning skills as you take ownership of the buying for all the retail locations and execute with an exceptional level of commitment and attention to detail. You will report directly to the Senior Director of Retail Operations and will engage frequently with members of all departments.
Show Us You Can
- Lead buying and planning strategy for the New York Islanders
- Drive in-store fan experience and branding with product and activations
- Build buy targets from sales targets set by leadership
- Ideate and build a cohesive and storytelling merchandise assortment
- Look for new product ideas and market trends
- Monitor open to buy budget and stock levels throughout season
- Improve margin and increase productivity
- Generate in-season and end of season reports and recaps then analyze sales data with actionable insights and driving key business decisions
- Create a planogram for store layout
- Work with visual merchandising team on store sets based off product flow and themes
- Work with e-commerce, warehouse and supporting departments on product flow and themes
- Lead and maintain Islanders Team Store merchandising standards
- Create product knowledge pack and train store associates on product and themes
Your Training & Talent
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- 5-7 years of experience in a retail environment
- Experience in buying and planning
- Strong decision making, analytical, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-changing environment
- Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team
- Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience & proficiency with Retail POS and management systems, Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work nights, weekends and events as needed
Where You'll Go
- Hybrid, Work with Manager on days to work in office
- Based in Elmont, NY at UBS Arena
- Work select Islanders home games and events
Who You Are
- Accountable: Be the owner, leader and subject matter expert of all things buying and planning
- Flexible: Switch gears on a moment's notice and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Innovative: Drive fan engagement, brand awareness, relevance and sales by keeping up with social media and retail market trends
- Passionate: About the fashion industry and trend aware
- Collaborative: Build cross-functional relationships within the organization and with potential partners
- Communicative: Use strong communication skills and ability to build relationships
- Knowledge: Report and analyze data to lead buying and planning strategy
What's in it for You
- Leadership in an iconic NHL franchise in our quest for a 5th Stanley Cup
- Experience and growth in the sports industry
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental benefits
- Employer matched 401K
- Paid time off
