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Event Network, LLC · 5 months ago

Senior Merchant-Toy & Plush

9606 Aero Dr, San Diego, CA 92123, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

10+ years exp

Event Network is the leading operator of retail experiences at iconic destinations across the United States, dedicated to enhancing guest experiences through engaging retail environments. They are seeking a Senior Merchant who will excel in executing product vision and strategy, focusing on the Toy and Plush industry while fostering strong vendor relationships and managing high-performing teams.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of buyers and/or assistant buyers, fostering growth, accountability, and performance

Execute product strategy across multiple adjacent departments, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives

Provide input into department product focuses and assortment planning, balancing departmental KPI’s with company-wide priorities

Identify and articulate team and business priorities, proactively surface issues, and make suggestions to improve execution and outcomes

Assess team structure and resource needs, identifying synergies and communicating requirements to drive efficiency and business impact

Build strong, collaborative relationships across internal teams (e.g., stores, finance, planning, purchasing operations) and vendors to ensure alignment and shared execution

Drive top vendor negotiations and purchasing decisions with financial targets in mind, ensuring COGS and margin goals are maintained

Facilitate competitive line review assessment of core product lines, determining best product solution for our guests, meeting or exceeding sales and margin requirements

Ensure sales, SKU count, inventory, and margin goals are met or exceeded through effective execution and follow-through

Track and analyze sales and COGS performance; surface issues and partner with cross-functional teams to make proactive adjustments

Identify and articulate key business drivers and priorities that support revenue and profitability goals. Share with Planning and other key stakeholders to ensure alignment on key priorities

Partner with Planning and Allocation to monitor inventory health, manage markdowns, and reduce overstock or stockouts

Review weekly/monthly financial reports to ensure alignment with goals; make recommendations to optimize product mix, pricing, or delivery timing

Proactively communicate risks and opportunities to leadership, making suggestions to enhance business performance

Qualification

ToyPlush BuyingProduct DevelopmentVendor NegotiationsMicrosoft ExcelOperational ExcellenceTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Toy and or Plush Buying and/or Product Development experience

Minimum 10+ years of experience in retail product buying and product development

Experience traveling to Asia and working with overseas manufacturers/factories a strong plus

Experience leading others to flawlessly execute business objectives

Strong executor with a passion for driving results through operational excellence

Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented; able to identify and act on priorities independently

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, forecasting, and trend analysis)

Reliable, deadline-driven, and accountable for delivering high-quality work

Team-oriented with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Able to effectively surface issues and make thoughtful suggestions to improve business outcomes

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Basic Life and AD&D Insurance; Long-Term Disability; plus Voluntary Benefits options 100% paid by employee: Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability (for employees outside of CA, NY, NJ, HI, RI, Puerto Rico), Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet insurance.

Retirement and Savings: 401(k) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off: Vacation Accrual; Sick Leave

Nine Paid Holidays.

Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

Employee Discounts: 25% discount to shop at our stores; and a separate discount program with exclusive savings on a variety of brand-name products, services, travel, entertainment, tickets, and more.

Company

Event Network, LLC

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OUR STORY 25 Years in Business… 100+ Iconic Destinations… Event Network, LLC is the leading retail operator for cultural attractions across North America.

Founded in 1993

San Diego, California, USA

1001-5000 employees