Retail Buyer

About Us The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans. POSITION SUMMARY : The Retail Buyer is responsible for merchandise strategy, assortment planning, and purchasing across the Colorado Rockies’ retail portfolio, including Club-operated and third-party-operated locations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Track trends in consumer consumption to determine which products should be sold Evaluate prior sales to establish future fulfillment needs Understand all MLB licensing rules and individual vendors in terms or rights and restrictions. Placing purchase orders and track to established budget Attend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry standards Develop a retail buying OTB plan, by month and for whole season. Set Min/Max levels for core product – Working with all levels of Department to establish Track sell-through on all product purchased in current year. Report on potential re-orders or product that to be discontinued/discounted. Monthly communication with Retail Department staff to review incoming and educate on incoming product Direct communication with all retail warehouses on: Incoming product Priorities of product distribution Receiving queue Delivery accuracy and completeness Build allocations for all new products Create Purchase Orders, load product into POS sale system (Teamwork Commerce), adjust pricing, track purchasing, and adjust strategy as needed. Other responsibilities as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: A minimum of 3 years’ retail buying experience in a high-volume environment, including responsibility for an annual buying budget of at least $2 million and a complex assortment consisting of thousands of SKUs. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and functions such as XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP. Experience analyzing sales, inventory, and consumer trend data to make informed purchasing and replenishment decisions. Ability to develop and manage purchasing budgets, open-to-buy plans, inventory levels, and product sell-through. Effective organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors, purchase orders, and deadlines. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, vendors, stores, warehouse teams, and other business partners. Preferred Skills: Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience. Experience working with licensed merchandise and understanding vendor rights and restrictions is preferred. Experience using point-of-sale or retail inventory management systems; experience with Teamwork Commerce is a plus. Experience buying merchandise within professional sports, entertainment, or another high-volume retail environment is preferred. Work Schedule & Location This position is based at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado and is primarily performed onsite due to the collaborative nature of the work, partner meetings, and game-day responsibilities. Limited remote work may be available in accordance with organizational policies and business needs. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 9-5. However, this position requires a flexible schedule based on business needs and the Major League Baseball season, including occasional game-day responsibilities. Annual travel to spring training facility in Scottsdale, AZ, tradeshows, and industry related conferences. Travel is cumulative for 1-2 weeks throughout the year. Physica…

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