Senior Coordinator, Retail Marketing (Seasonal)

Major League Baseball•New York, NY

4h•$70,200 - $75,400

About The Position

Major League Baseball is looking for a Senior Coordinator, Retail Marketing in the Consumer Products/Ecommerce/Retail Marketing department to support key and emerging MLB retailers on their day-to-day MLB business with the overall goal of growing the MLB Consumer Products business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2 years of experience in a retail environment including retail planning, preferably in an omni-channel capacity, with an understanding of the retail landscape and acute awareness of its continuous evolution
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
Strong attention to detail and solid multi-tasking ability
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with a preference for retail/wholesale math knowledge
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Team player mindset
Familiarity with and interest in the game of baseball and Major League Baseball Clubs
Familiarity with the sports licensed industry and supplier base

Responsibilities

Touchbase with key accounts on a re-occurring basis to identify opportunities, misses, sales, and marketing/event opportunities
Identify new retail accounts to build new relationships
Prepare marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives to drive sales with set retail account base
Monitor ecommerce and event buying plans in coordination with retail partners and oversee inventory plans across relevant channels; help identify and mitigate risks on inventory shortages/stockouts, with a particular focus on event and new product launch inventory
Coordinate, communicate, and analyze retailer results on a consistent basis (recaps, presentations, communication, budgets, invoices)
Analyze and report on performance data related to sales and inventory/stockouts to inform ongoing retail strategies
Assist in the day-to-day development, planning, and occasional onsite execution for MLB jewel events in retail venues
Use brand knowledge, experience, and trends to ideate strategic activations and innovative in-store experiences to drive traffic and/or increase brand awareness
Shop other retail stores and compile competitive market analysis
Serve as a support system for all projects and initiatives that are a result of the department
Provide administrative and other ad hoc support as needed
Maintain flexibility to be available on nights and weekends throughout the year, travel, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment