Retail Buyer

Retail BuyerThe 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.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 soldEvaluate prior sales to establish future fulfillment needsUnderstand all MLB licensing rules and individual vendors in terms or rights and restrictions.Placing purchase orders and track to established budgetAttend tradeshows and conferences to stay abreast of industry standardsDevelop 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 establishTrack 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 productDirect communication with all retail warehouses on:Incoming productPriorities of product distributionReceiving queueDelivery accuracy and completenessBuild allocations for all new productsCreate 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.Physical Job Requirements:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to:Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.Navigate throughout the ballpark, including stairs, ramps, elevators, suites, concourses, and seating areas.Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and electronically.Occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.Use computers and other office equipment for extended periods.Work in indoor office settings as well as outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.Attend events requiring prolonged standing and walking during games and special events.Compensation & Benefits:Compensation range is $70,000–$85,000 annually.This is a regular-status, full-time, exempt position. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills, and any other factors the Colorado Rockies consider relevant to the hiring decision for this position.In addition to the base salary, the Club believes in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, generous vacation and holiday program, employee parking, employer-provided game tickets to home games, onsite fitness classes and experiences, employee discounts on merchandise, and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents, which may be modified or amended at any given time.Application Process:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by October 9th, 2026. The posting may be removed or extended at any time.The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by November 30, 2026.A note for Colorado Rockies employees: Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOWIf you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.Equal Opportunity Employer:Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.