Retail Buying Manager
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Competitiveness
- Candor
- Accountability
- Resilience
- Develop and curate on-trend product assortments for the Hornets Fan Shop and Spectrum Center kiosks.
- Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships, ensuring performance expectations are consistently met.
- Write and issue purchase orders for both imported and domestically sourced goods.
- Accurately input SKU data into RetailPro POS software.
- Attend in-person and virtual product line reviews, trade shows, and stay current on market trends.
- Manage and maintain an open-to-buy budget to support revenue growth.
- Identify slow-moving products and implement liquidation strategies.
- Create visually appealing displays at Spectrum Center and other Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) properties.
- Support teammates across HSE with sourcing knowledge and purchase order creation.
- Plan merchandise placement for sales floors and kiosks.
- Purchase supplies and fixtures for the Hornets Fan Shop.
- Serve occasionally as Manager on Duty at the Hornets Fan Shop, supervising part-time associates.
- Gather customer feedback through digital tools and in-store interactions.
- Provide regular reporting to the retail team and leadership.
- Support the Marketing Director with product and display photography for promotional campaigns.
- Assist during high-volume concerts and events at Spectrum Center.
- Contribute to jersey launches and other Hornets marketing initiatives.
- Ensure all merchandise complies with NBA licensing guidelines and Hornets brand standards.
- Support planning, design, and sourcing of the Spectrum Center-exclusive apparel line, Hive Collection.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Retail.
- Proven experience sourcing consumer products for retail sales, preferably within the professional sports industry.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with retail POS data entry; RetailPro experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success in driving retail sales growth.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
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