Associate Buyer, Retail Events

Fanatics Commerce•Jacksonville, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Buyer, Retail Events is a foundational member of the Merchandising team, supporting a Buyer with day-to-day merchandising tasks, vendor communications, and coordination with Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience. The role develops merchandising skills and cross-functional relationships, with a path to progression into a Buyer role. It operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and uses data, automation, and AI-enabled insights to strengthen merchandise assortments, support category performance, and elevate fan experiences. The position is based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a hybrid arrangement that currently requires in-office presence three days per week. Travel to vendor meetings, market appointments, and industry events may be required as business needs dictate. The Associate Buyer is expected to apply AI and technology, use data and digital tools to inform decisions, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with Excel and merchandising systems, and eagerness to learn and apply financial metrics.
Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture; a team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective coordination with vendors and cross-functional partners.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide operational support to Associate Buyers and Buyers, helping the team focus on strategic priorities.
Support cross-functional partners in Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience.
Share competitive and fan insights to inform category strategy.
Track promotional and markdown execution to help ensure products reach fans at the right time and price.
Prepare accurate materials for vendor meetings and line reviews.
Look for ways to improve category execution and operational processes, adapting to changing business needs and priorities.
Set up new items, SKUs, and product attributes in merchandising systems.
Track samples, organize product information, and support photo shoots and marketing needs.
Assist with purchase orders, delivery timelines, and product flow; communicate with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.
Pull and analyze weekly sales, inventory, and margin reports to identify risks and opportunities.
Use AI, technology, data, and digital tools to improve efficiency, quality, outcomes, and performance.
Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.