Buyer (PBR)

Legends Global

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering an end-to-end solution across all areas of venue operations and revenue generation for many of the world's most iconic brands and venues.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

The Role

The Buyer (Professional Bull Riders) will work closely with the Director of Merchandising on all omnichannel product buys for assigned businesses. This individual helps manage the development, sourcing, procurement, and maintenance of merchandise on the respective sales channels. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, this individual will be an integral part of the Pro Sports team at Legends Global Merchandise, working to manage merchandise operations to reduce costs, increase revenues, strengthen client relations, and enhance the customer experience.

Essential functions include :

• Partner with Director, Merchandise on OTB planning including vendor selection, category planning, gender breakdown, etc.
• Work closely with the Director throughout the full buy process including reviewing lines, assorting and creating purchase orders.
• Collaborate and communicate with the buying team to ensure the group is appropriately managing the timelines and meeting key deadlines.
• Work with the buying team to ensure product is tracking on-time, packing slips and invoicing is accurate and handling any issues as they arise.
• Support the Director with assortment replenishment through strategic discussion, vendor communication and purchase order creation.
• Analyze reporting to make strategic and data driven buy and replenishment decisions.
• Collaborate with vendors on custom artwork and logo decoration which adheres to licensing guidelines.
• Effectively negotiate with vendors regarding cost of goods, terms, freight, etc., and to do all necessary paper or computer work to complete the job.
• Manage and mentor a team of direct reports.
• Work well with cross-departmental teams to support the business On-site Operations, Marketing, E-Commerce, the Distribution Center, Finance, and more.
• Position requires hours at a computer entering data which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Position also requires travel to events with exposure to the climate, dust, odors, and noise. Events require long hours.
• Travel required to client events for consecutive days.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Working Conditions

Location : Legends Maingate (Indianapolis, IN)

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends & ASM Global is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.