Senior Retail Buyer

Ripken Baseball

Senior Retail Buyer responsible for merchandise assortments and retail strategy at Unrivaled Sports. Collaborating across teams to optimize inventory and product offerings for youth sports.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product development, retail buying, and merchandising with a strong focus on optimizing sales and inventory performance. Proficient in managing e-commerce platforms like Shopify and leveraging analytical skills to inform strategic decisions across multiple retail channels.

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Retail Buying ExperienceProduct DevelopmentShopify ManagementAdvanced Analytical SkillsOmnichannel Retail Strategy

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingInventory ManagementSales AnalysisPricing StrategyTrend IdentificationProduct Assortment OptimizationFinancial Metrics AnalysisE-commerce StrategyPromotional Campaign SupportCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

ShopifyExcelGoogle Sheets

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in MerchandisingBachelor's Degree in BusinessBachelor's Degree in Retail ManagementBachelor's Degree in Marketing

Industry Keywords

E-commerceRetail OperationsMulti-Channel ExecutionEvent-Based RetailCustomer Demand Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop seasonal and event-specific co-branded merchandise assortments across apparel, headwear, accessories and novelty.
Manage product development, purchasing, pricing, and inventory across multiple venues, ecommerce, and special events.
Identify emerging trends, new brands, and product opportunities to continually evolve the merchandise offering.
Own the day-to-day administration and optimization of the Shopify storefront.
Build and maintain product listings, collections, promotions, landing pages, and site content.
Collaborate with Marketing and Retail Operations to support product launches, promotional campaigns, and seasonal initiatives.
Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, sell-through, margin, and customer demand to optimize buying decisions.
Monitor inventory health and recommend replenishment, transfers, markdowns, and exit strategies to maximize profitability.
Support new venue openings, retail initiatives, and special merchandising projects as the business continues to expand.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive retail buying or merchandising experience, with a proven track record of driving sales, margin, and inventory performance.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with strong strategic thinking and adaptability.
Advanced analytical capabilities with proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets to inform assortment, inventory, and financial decisions.
Strong understanding of product development, omnichannel retail strategy, and multi-channel execution across brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, and event-based retail.
Demonstrated ability to leverage sales insights, market trends, and financial metrics to optimize product assortments and business performance.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and cross-functional project management skills.
Experience with Shopify and managing retail operations across multiple locations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities