Own the end-to-end merchandise strategy for event-based retail environments
Lead event-specific assortment strategy across diverse markets, tailoring product mix based on geography, fan base, venue size, and event duration
Partner closely with Planning to build event-level financial plans, projections, and manage open-to-buy across compressed timelines
Develop scalable merchandising strategies that balance core programs with localized and trend-right product opportunities
Analyze sell-through performance in real time during events and adjust replenishment, flow, and markdown strategy accordingly
Identify key maintenance and trend categories, ensuring appropriate inventory depth and timing by event lifecycle
Negotiate with vendors on cost, exclusivity, delivery timelines, and event-specific product needs
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, and Venue partners to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time
Oversee promotional alignment to maximize conversion in high-volume, short-duration retail environments
Travel to events as needed to support execution, evaluate performance, and strengthen vendor and partner relationships

Passion for sports, live events, and fan experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
2+ years of buying experience in retail, preferably in high-volume or event-driven environments
Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage margin, inventory turn, and event P&L performance
Advanced retail math and analytical skills with comfort working in Excel and inventory systems
Ability to operate with speed and decisiveness in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships
High accountability with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Clear communicator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
Comfort managing multiple event calendars simultaneously with competing priorities
Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to pivot quickly when circumstances change
Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload across multiple markets

Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience.
We’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate.

Buyer – Core Events

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