Merchandise Strategy Lead – Sports & Live Events

Buffalo Sabres; Buffalo (NY); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical Plans

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off

Sabres Experience tickets

Wellness programs

Sabres Family events

Resumo da oferta

The Buffalo Sabres seek an Assistant Director of Merchandise to lead planning, development and execution of retail and merchandise operations for all brand events. You will oversee reporting, e-commerce, inventory schedules and product placement to drive revenue and strengthen brand identity.

Collaborating with the Director of Merchandise, you will manage budgets, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations and ensure licensing compliance, while mentoring the merchandise team and aligning with

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or retail management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of retail merchandise experience, ideally in sports/entertainment/licensed products.
• Strong product development, buying and vendor negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in retail metrics and e-commerce fulfillment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute seasonal merchandise plans aligned with brand identity and sales targets.
• Plan high-volume home-game operations, including store layout, inventory turnover and reports.
• Oversee e-commerce product listings, inventory, photos and descriptions.
• Analyze metrics: conversion, AOV, sell-through, margin to optimize assortment.
• Manage budgets, forecast sales targets and pricing strategies.
• Ensure products meet brand guidelines, quality and licensing requirements.

Conhecimentos

Retail analytics

Vendor negotiation

Merchandise planning

Team leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in business/retail

Ferramentas

Shopify

Retail POS systems

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Buffalo Sabres seek an Assistant Director of Merchandise to lead planning, development and execution of retail and merchandise operations for all brand events. You will oversee reporting, e-commerce, inventory schedules and product placement to drive revenue and strengthen brand identity.

Collaborating with the Director of Merchandise, you will manage budgets, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations and ensure licensing compliance, while mentoring the merchandise team and aligning with