Retail Merchandising Associate

Chicago Bulls; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Health, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Free game tickets

Parking

Gym access

Snacks and meals

Job summary

The Chicago Bulls are seeking a Retail Merchandising Associate to support merchandise sourcing, procurement, and analysis for Bulls merchandise at the United Center. The role involves participating in the Bulls Rookie Program with a start in September 2026 through the 26-27 season.

Responsibilities include collaborating across departments, processing purchase orders, vendor follow-up, inventory analysis, and supporting retail operations with Bulls and partner staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, marketing, or similar field.
• Prior internships or entry-level retail experience.
• Strong analysis, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Tech-savvy with experience in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support merchandise sourcing, procurement, and analysis.
• Assist in style creation, order creation, and issuing purchase orders to vendors.
• Track orders and communicate with vendors.
• Monitor on-hand inventory by department and location.
• Collaborate with Bulls, Blackhawks, United Center, Levy/Rank & Rally staff on retail operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising exposure

Buying/merchandising exposure

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tech-savviness

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in merchandising or marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

Retail Merchandising Associate

Position Overview:

The Chicago Bulls Retail Associate role will support the team’s efforts related to merchandise sourcing, procurement, and analysis for the Chicago Bulls merchandise at the United Center.

This role will participate in the Bulls Rookie Program and is scheduled to start in September 2026 and continue until the conclusion of the 26-27 season.

Responsibilities:

The team's Retail Associate will be involved in a broad range of retail operations tasks that support our strategic priorities and fan experience. Responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate and complete retail tasks involving a high degree of collaboration with other internal departments such as Marketing, Creative Services, and Digital.
• Assists in executing style creation, order creation and issuing purchase orders to vendors
• Communicate and follow up with vendors on order tracking
• Maintain on-hand inventory analysis of owned department, class, subclass and location.
• Build relationships, collaborate and participate in periodic team meetings involving Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, United Center, and Levy/Rank & Rally staff and vendors regarding retail operation matters that require collaboration among the parties on the premises.
• Other duties as will be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, marketing, or other similar fields of study.
• Prior internships or entry-level retail experience, preferably with some exposure to buying/merchandising.
• Strong analysis, communication and organizational skills.
• Adept at balancing a number of contending priorities, including the ability to quickly prioritize and meet a variety of deadlines.
• Technologically-savvy, with experience in the Microsoft Office and Adobe produce suites.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits:

This role pays $20/hour and is eligible to earn overtime pay. The Chicago Bulls offer a relocation stipend for any candidates making a move to the state of Illinois. The Chicago Bulls offer competitive benefits and perks. Our benefit offerings for seasonal associates include, but are not limited to:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time-off including paid leave and sick pay
• Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
• Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (dinner if working games / events).
• Pet Insurance

This role requires flexible work hours and may include work outside of normal office hours during the business week and on weekends. Full-time remote work is not an option for this role and interested applicants should be currently located in or prepared to move to the Chicagoland area.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.