Job Description

Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media! Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team - and that\'s exactly what we\'re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch the lives of 30 million Canadians every month!

Not only is our business strong, but so is our culture. We genuinely care about each other and working in an environment that allows each of us to bring our best authentic selves to work. That starts with our firm commitment to a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace. We\'re also dedicated to giving back by using our media megaphone to help Canadians who need it most. Our team is All IN on diversity and inclusion - find out more at .

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity!

Our future is bright

Today\'s Shopping Choice (TSC) is both a retailer and a media company, operating a daily live TV home shopping service (available in 10 million households, nationally) and a robust e-commerce storefront (tsc.ca). TSC is poised for exponential growth. As shoppers\' behaviours change and the retail industry transforms quickly to adapt, TSC finds itself at the sweet spot of opportunity and ability to change. The desire to shop more easily from home combined with the rise in new models of video consumption across digital platforms, presents TSC\'s unique "story-selling" assets and expertise with a bright future forward.

We diligently operate the core business that is, but show up everyday to enthusiastically build the business that it can be. We are smart, brave, and ambitious. We believe in our growth and work together with a sense of purpose and urgency.

We\'re building a super star team.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and transformational Merchandising Team as an Associate Buyer. As we continue to operate our core business while also expanding our foray into new strategies for growth, this role will support our existing retail models while also supporting our rapid transformation to the new. In this role, you will be supporting your category buyer on execution as well as manage all products in your given sub-category with an effort to meeting and exceeding all of your targets. You will work with your vendor base and all internal departments to ensure that the vision for the product is executed. You will ensure that you are constantly aware and ahead of all marketplace trends in your category. This position is a training ground for future buyers.

This is an unique opportunity to be at the centre of TSC\'s bold strategy to transform, and to do it in such as way that we build upon our TV home shopping roots, observe our future with fresh eyes, innovate courageously, and unequivocally deliver an engaging consumer offering with products that they consider "worth buying".

What you will do:

• Oversee omni-channel Home Category sourcing and purchasing

Support your category buyer on execution as well as manage all products in your given sub-category with an effort to meeting and exceeding all of your targets

Be constantly aware of all new product and category innovations utilizing all available revenues (social platform, trade publication, business trend news, competitors etc) and working with the vendor network.

Manage product life cycles and inventory levels to ensure that all targets are met. Manage products to ensure we are "in stock" at all times, review and maintain inventory levels on a constant and regular basis.

Assist as required, the processing purchase order worksheets. This includes the accurate and timely set up of new items.

Work with TV Sales and Programming to ensure that the vision for the show is effectively and accurately communicated to the customer.

Main liaison between cross functional teams - provide cross functional teams (Content, Digital, Marketing, Creatives, customer service, etc) with relevant information in a timely fashion to ensure efficient and seamless process.

Provide direction to Merchandise Assistants to ensure key tasks are completed on-time; item set-up, product data entry and pricing adjustments.

Complete sales analysis reporting for the programs managed on a weekly (or as needed) basis. Ensure all analysis is distributed and then kept on file for future reference.

Manage all marketing initiatives (samples, features/benefits) such as recommendations for monthly mailer, print material, presell, catalogue, price changes, icons.

Other duties as required.

What you will need:

Passionate, hard-working, dedicated, innovative and forward thinking

2+ years Retail Buying/Merchandise/Marketing/Business Development experience

Thrive in collaboration, an excellent team player

Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills with both internal and external clients

Equal ability to think and do; proactive

Well-developed negotiation and vendor relationship skills

Innovative and strong creative problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with considerable autonomy

Results orientated and track record of overachieving

Excellent organizational, planning and prioritization skills

Flexibility in hours of work to ensure requirements of team and business are met

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: No Selection
Work Location: 59 Ambassador Dr (096), Mississauga, ON
Travel Requirements: None
Posting Category/Function: No Selection & No Selection
Requisition ID: 290110

What makes us different makes us stronger. Rogers has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential. At Rogers, we value the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring to work. We work with our candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the .

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

\xc2\xb7 Health & well-being benefits
\xc2\xb7 Donation matching
\xc2\xb7 Paid time off for volunteering
\xc2\xb7 Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
\xc2\xb7 Generous employee discounts
\xc2\xb7 Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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