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Event Network, LLC · 21 hours ago

Senior Merchant-Toy & Plush

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Event Network, LLC is the leading operator of retail experiences at iconic destinations across the United States. They are seeking a Senior Merchant specializing in Toy and Plush, who will lead a team of buyers to execute product strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure alignment with business objectives to enhance guest experiences.

CommunitiesGiftMuseums and Historical SitesRetailShopping MallSocial Media

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 ExcelProactiveTeam ManagementCommunication 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

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

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

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Vacation Accrual

Sick Leave

Nine Paid Holidays

Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

25% discount to shop at our stores

A separate discount program with exclusive savings on a variety of brand-name products, services, travel, entertainment, tickets, and more

Company

Event Network, LLC

Glassdoor3.5

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