Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Retail Buyer – Denver Broncos Team Store and outlets.  If you have a keen eye for trends, a deep understanding of the sports retail industry, and a love for sports, we want to hear from you!

• As the Retail Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing and selecting a wide range of sports, hardlines, and softlines products to stock our Denver Broncos team store and outlets. 
• The position is onsite with an office at Empower Field, Denver CO. 
• The Retail Buyer must have experience as a buyer, retail merchandise (hardlines and softlines) in the sports industry.
• The Retail Buyer will be responsible for product development and purchasing, will work to create and implement merchandise strategies, product assortments and merchandise display plans that enhance the brand, tell our client’s stories, exemplify quality, maximize revenue, profitability, and guest experience opportunities, while maintaining positive team, vendor, and client relations. 
• This analytical, trend-aware individual will lead the delivery of key financial metrics, such as sales, and profit margins.
• Responsibilities include tracking open-to-buy, building pricing strategies, product development, purchasing and inventory management with additional focus areas in promotional activities, industry analysis, and oversight of visual merchandising.  
• To be successful this individual must be confident, highly organized and an excellent communicator with an analytical mind and excellent negotiating skills.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.​​

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. ​

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Product selection and development from inception to delivery, maintaining purchasing and inventory levels based on consumer and market trends, sales strategies, and financial goals as defined for each category and outlet.
• Utilizes reporting tools to review inventory, sales, and status of merchandise categories. Ensures integrity of databases while creating requisitions and purchase orders utilizing the current POS system and PO tracker software. 
• Control inventory investment while maintaining sufficient inventory to support the sales objectives.
• Creates new items, maintains replenishment levels, and all product and vendor files in assigned categories.
• Recommend pricing, sales strategies, and assortments to be reviewed. Reviews and follow-ups on markdowns with scheduled pricing actions and location consolidation for maximum sales potential. Recommends liquidation strategies as needed.
• Development of promotional activities for key product collections. Communicate with Director of Retail and team to ensure sell through.
• Oversee visual merchandising to ensure the look and feel of each retail outlet is set according to the company and clients standards presenting the highest quality experience for our guests.
• Reviews damaged and/or defective merchandise. Negotiate with vendor to return merchandise that does not meet our businesses specifications. Initiates the paperwork to accomplish the return and subsequent credit. Serves as liaison with Warehouse Operations team.
• On-site presence required during some major events and games including visiting all retail outlets to build knowledge of the business and our customers.
• Work to build and maintain relationships and support greater Aramark team.
• Supports positive vendor relationships, manages vendor compliance and product pricing.
• Assists with negotiations of cost and payment terms of current products. Is aware of and communicates potential discounts, special pricings, inventory concerns and other issues impacting business.
• Negotiates with vendors concerning late shipments, back orders, and compensation discounts. Resolves all discrepancies including over and short-shipments, merchandise substitutions, and pricing differences. Serves as liaison with Accounts Payable team.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. 

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, fashion, or related field or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in merchandising or retail industry required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Experience with merchandising software systems (ie Teamwork, RetailPro)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Work on tight deadlines and be able to concentrate well.
• Self-motivated and positive
• Be flexible in tasks required for role and be prepared to occasionally perform tasks such as assisting customers; tasks which will include standing, lifting, carrying, walking, and bending.
• Be flexible in working hours and able to work game day, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.