Senior Merchandise Manager, Buyer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Opportunity

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a Senior Merchandise Manager (Buyer) to oversee merchandise strategy and execute buy plans at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida.

As Senior Merchandise Manager you will manage merchandise planning, product assortments and buying for a multi-million-dollar retail operation including ten brick and mortar locations as well as ecommerce.

This position serves as a link between the overarching Parks and Resorts Merchandise Strategy and the location specific guest experience.

This role is a key member of a team determining vendors, programs and pricing for the Parks and Resorts division.

Minimum Anticipated Maximum Base Salary : $68300 - $92200 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan.

The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position.

Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range.

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at .

Benefits

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer :

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and / or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Responsibilities

• Set annual merchandise plans based on analysis and review of prior season, trends, new product development concepts, vendor changes, store set evaluation, and strategy
• Create a merchandise plan per store and website, and oversee from product plans to floor plan with plan o gram details to be supported by retail store managers
• Review financial plans, monthly business levels, and product placement and support product training
• Meet financial targets including sales, inventory turn, and margin while managing markdowns and promotions
• Ensure timely issuance of all purchase orders as part of the overall seasonal calendar and dates established through vendor and team meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in merchandise, retail, or business-related field
• Minimum of 5 years of retail buying experience, preferably including soft-lines, souvenir, or gift
• Proficient in Excel
• A strong understanding of applicable terms and metrics including but not limited to : Sales, Margin, COGS, OTB, Sell Thru Percents, Turn, Comp Store Analysis, Terms, Dating, etc

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and walking

Shift Details

Monday to Friday

Who We Are

Delaware North is the food and beverage, and retail partner at The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex since dating back to 1995.

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It features exhibits and displays, historic spacecraft and memorabilia, shows, educational camps and programs, two IMAX theaters, and a range of bus tours.

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you.

We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.