The Chicago Blackhawks Retail Buyer is responsible for optimizing retail sales and profitability by working across national and local licensed vendors to optimize assortment and buy plans, build new partnerships, and engage the next generation of fans through retail. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the buying strategy across the Blackhawks retail businesses at the United Center, Michigan Avenue, CBHShop.com and in Rockford. They will be tasked with developing strategies to reach new fans via unique new products and exciting brand partnerships. They will support the retail operations team, manage inventory levels, and recommend distros and transfers to maximize sales.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Primary Responsibilities:
Maximize sales & margin performance via product assortment and channel distribution
Monitor inventory positions to ensure strong sell-through
Develop impactful brand partnerships and collaborations
Build retail procurement and open-to-buy assortment processes alongside Retail Director
Forecast product mix and execute buys throughout buy cycle
Input POs and maintain tracking software
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships
Inform marketing and promotional calendars
Create and maintain retail calendar and seasonal assortment book
Request and track retail marketing needs including signage, artwork, influencer, etc.
Partner with social media & influencer teams to develop seasonal and product strategies and execute brand, event, and product messaging
Identify new opportunities to improve financial performance
Maintain data cleanliness within POS to ensure accurate inventory measures
Use data-driven approaches to make decisions across retail business
Track sports marketing and consumer trends within North America and the NHL
Collaborate across departments to identify and coordinate retail initiatives that align with and expand upon business-wide objectives
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, or comparable professional experience
5+ years of experience in merchandising, retail buying, merchandising support/analytics (e.g., operations, pricing), product development, or similar field
Ability to manage priorities and coordinate tasks to solve day-to-day challenges in a dynamic environment
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong merchandising, product, and business acumen
Demonstrated ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis
Ability to exhibit a creative and analytical approach to fulfilling business objectives
Experience in sports or sportswear apparel segments preferred, but not required
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to influence areas outside of direct control
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
RETAIL BUYER
Department: Retail
Summary:
The Chicago Blackhawks Retail Buyer is responsible for optimizing retail sales and profitability by working across national and local licensed vendors to optimize assortment and buy plans, build new partnerships, and engage the next generation of fans through retail. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the buying strategy across the Blackhawks retail businesses at the United Center, Michigan Avenue, CBHShop.com and in Rockford. They will be tasked with developing strategies to reach new fans via unique new products and exciting brand partnerships. They will support the retail operations team, manage inventory levels, and recommend distros and transfers to maximize sales.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Primary Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Requirements: