Corporate Event Planner

Role: Sports Licensed and Corporate Merchandise Planner

Location: Raleigh-Durham

Type: Permanent

Pay: $75k

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Passion for Sports: A strong interest in and knowledge of the four major American sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL – including college).
• Planning Experience: Proven experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or a related field.
• Retail Math Expertise: Excellent understanding of retail math and its application in planning and analysis.
• Excel Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools.
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, fostering strong relationships with cross-functional teams.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BA or BS in Business/Finance or related field
• Extensive knowledge of the four major American sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL – including college)
• Apparel knowledge and luxury brand experience is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of forecasting software related to demand planning is a plus.
• Experience with licensing or royalty agreements a plus.