Merchandise Buyer

6 months ago

Montréal, Canada Cirque du Soleil Full time

**Merchandise Buyer - Consumer Products**

Brand and Marketing
- Permanent Position_

We have a place for individuals with a distinct penchant for ensuring the smooth operation of our shows and events, for conceiving remarkable products, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, and for contributing to the enhancement of their expertise and the development of exceptional practices. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination

Reporting to Director - Consumer Products, the Merchandise Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing merchandise to alignwith Cirque du Soleil’s strategic growth goals. This position will ensure product development and operational strategies are fully implemented to maximize revenues and net profitability. This role will be part of the Consumer Products team dedicated to meeting divisional goals, company sales targets, and developing products reflecting Cirque du Soleil and individual show’s brand stories.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Identify and analyze market demands, consumer trends, and historical/current sales data to make informed buying decisions
- Collaborate with the merchandise team to curate a compelling and profitable product mix aligning with the company’s sales objectives and target audience.
- Conduct negotiations with lead suppliers to ensure advantageous pricing, discounts, and delivery timelines while maintaining product quality.
- Maintain and establish relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors.
- Conduct regular vendor evaluations and actively seek new supplier opportunities.
- Works closelywith finance team to manage open-to-buy budgets
- Closely monitor merchandise sales against budgets and adjustpurchasingstrategies as needed.
- Work in partnership with Planning Team to closely monitor and control inventorylevels to avoidoverstock or stockoutswhileanticipatingnextmarketneeds/demands.
- Utilize data analytics to interpretsales reports, inventory, and product performance to makeinformedbuyingdecisions.
- Identify areas of continuousimprovement and makerecommendations on product exit strategies.
- Collaborate with Director to set competitive retail pricing, meeting fan expectations andmaintaining healthy profit margins.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatoryrequirements of products.
- Work closelywith internal team and external partners to plan, align, and executepromotional and marketing campaigns.

**You possess the following professional and technical skills**:

- Bachelor’sdegree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or on the job/work equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5-7yearsbuyingexperiencein traditional and/or non-traditional retail outlets, preferably in the entertainment industry
- Strong analytical skills to interpret data and market trends.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment and adapt to changingmarket conditions
- Time management skills and ability to prioritizetaskseffectively
- Strong attention to detail and robustorganizationalskills
- Ability to workcooperatively and shareideas.
- Ability to collaborateeffectivelyacross disciplines and cultures.
- Knowledge of all MS Office and Adobe Productsis an asset

**Create with us**

**Our employer proposition stands out. Here's an overview**:

- An inclusive work environment based on team experience;
- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use;
- Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career, as well as personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions;
- Group insurance, retirement savings and other benefits that we'll be happy to introduce to you;
- A culture focused on the development of equitable practices and rallying events.
- As a proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity. Neutral and inclusive language is now preferred for job postings.

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