Associate Buyer

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, hard-working individual with the ability to think creatively, be proactive and make clear, well-reasoned decisions. We seek people with drive, passion and humility who can thrive in an entrepreneurial fast pace culture. We are looking for individuals that will go above and beyond to contribute to the success of this world class organization. He/she must also be able to work collaboratively as a team and be a self-starter, keeping your finger on the pulse of the sports world, monitoring selling of teams and merchandise, working with world class vendors – such as Nike/Adidas/Under Armour/ Majestic, and driving overall top and bottom line results.

The Associate Buyer position supports the Buyer/Sr. Buyer in partnering with top vendors to develop winning assortments and deliver results in a high-growth, digitally driven retail environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the sports world on a daily basis. The performance of leagues, teams, and players directly impact the merchandise buying decisions.
• Assist in creating Industry Leading Product Assortments for all leagues and all categories.
• Work with the management team to interpret data sets to assist with key business decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships. Research and resolve vendor issues.
• Collaborate with other buying/planning teams for assistance with hot market and major sporting events.
• Work collaboratively with advertising staff and allocation team to ensure that all ad orders are properly allocated.
• Prepare, organize and run the creation of new products.
• Work on special projects as assigned by Buyer and/or Merchandise Manager.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proactive, energetic, hard-working, intellectually curious and results-oriented.
• Team player who can work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Solid negotiation skills and highly developed problem solving skills required.
• Comfort working with all employee levels – from executives to the warehouse associates.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel products.

Qualifications

• Be a fan! We are the brand of the fan.
• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of equivalent experience required.

Dimensions

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:

• Build Championship Teams
• Obsessed with Fans
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Determined and Relentless Mindset