Senior Coordinator, Retail Marketing (Seasonal)

New York, New York. Posted 3 months ago

The role

This person will support key and emerging MLB retailers on their day-to-day MLB business. The goal is to grow the MLB Consumer Products business.

Touchbase with key accounts to identify opportunities, misses, sales, and marketing/event opportunities
Identify new retail accounts to build new relationships
Prepare marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives
Monitor ecommerce and event buying plans and oversee inventory plans
Coordinate, communicate, and analyze retailer results
Analyze and report on performance data related to sales and inventory/stockouts
Assist in the day-to-day development, planning, and occasional onsite execution for MLB jewel events
Ideate strategic activations and innovative in-store experiences
Shop other retail stores and compile competitive market analysis
Provide administrative and other ad hoc support

Bachelor's degree
Minimum 2 years of experience in a retail environment including retail planning
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Google Slides
Strong attention to detail and solid multi-tasking ability
Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Team player mindset
Familiarity with and interest in the game of baseball and Major League Baseball Clubs
Familiarity with the sports licensed industry and supplier base
Maintain flexibility to be available on nights and weekends throughout the year, travel, and work under pressure

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.