Coordinator - Promotional & Branded Merchandise

The Branding Journal; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global Merchandise seeks a coordinator to manage sourcing, production and delivery of promotional merchandise, ensuring brand alignment and timely client service.

You will work with vendors, sales and creative teams to meet deadlines, stay within budget and exceed quality expectations, while handling catalogs and orders end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of related work experience.
• Promotional Products Industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with sourcing, purchasing, sales and negotiating.
• Ability to source products through ASI software, SAGE software and thorough internet searches.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and account management to understand client promotional needs and brand requirements.
• Provide guidance on product options, design ideas, and strategies for branded merchandise.
• Source a wide range of branded products, from apparel to tech items, aligning with client goals.
• Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate terms for best pricing, quality and delivery times.
• Deliver creative product offerings, current with industry trends.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Project management

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ASI software

SAGE software

Job description

LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISE

Recognized leaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise (LGM) 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.

LGM purchased ADPRO Sports in July 2023. ADPRO Sports, a subsidiary of Legends Global Merchandise, is a prominent leader in the branded merchandise market, known for our commitment to excellence and innovation. With a growing global footprint, we continue to push boundaries and challenge the status quo. We are looking for a skilled Coordinator-Promotional & Branded Merchandise to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering superior products/services while maintaining the highest levels of integrity and accountability.

THE ROLE

The Coordinator – Promotional & Branded Merchandise will be integral to delivering customized, high-quality branded solutions to our customers and partners. This role will manage the sourcing, production, and delivery of promotional and branded merchandise, ensuring all products reflect our clients’ brand identities and marketing objectives. The focus will be on providing exceptional service to both internal teams and at times, external clients, helping to effectively promote the client’s brand through thoughtfully designed merchandise.

The role will work directly with vendors, sales and the creative team to ensure products meet deadlines, stay within budget, and exceed quality expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate closely with our sales and account management team to understand the clients’ promotional needs and brand requirements.
• Provide guidance on product options, design ideas, and optimal strategies for branded merchandise.
• Source a wide range of branded promotional products, from apparel to tech items, that align with client goals.
• Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate terms to ensure the best pricing, quality, and delivery times.
• Deliver creative product offerings, current with trends in the industry
• Work with the creative team to customize designs, coordinate art proofs, and ensure all artwork and branding is appropriately applied to products.
• Build and prepare custom Catalogs for clients
• Oversee the end-to-end process for all promotional merchandise orders, from initial consultation with sales team, to order entry, order follow through, and final delivery.
• Manage timelines, track orders, and ensure all project milestones are met.
• Rectify any order issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ensure all merchandise meets both company and client expectations for quality, branding, and functionality.
• Make payments to vendors as needed

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 or 3 years of related work experience
• Promotional Products Industry experience preferred
• Familiarity with sourcing, purchasing, sales and negotiating
• Ability to source products through ASI software, SAGE software and thorough internet searches
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving ability
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use AI
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independentlyEffective prioritization skills, and the capacity to work efficiently without sacrificing quality
• Strong attention to detail

COMPENSATION

Competitive Pay of $20.00 - $24.00 per hour commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: LGM Buffalo - Buffalo, NY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.