Assistant Buyer

 JOB RESPONSIBILITES 

 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 

A passion in sports! We are the brand of the fan 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required (3.0 or greater) 

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.