Intern, Retail Planning/Buying
Intern, Retail Planning/Buying
New York Islanders
Elmont, NY
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AND YOU
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Our Game Plan
The New York Islanders Hockey Club is one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports, with a deeply passionate and loyal fan base that is second to none. Built on a Dynasty in the 1980’s with four straight Stanley Cup Championships, our history is what will propel us into the future, confidently assuming a position of strength in the sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape.
Our home at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, which was built for hockey and made for music, cements our brand into the very foundation of New York. We have always carved our own path, and to our fans the Islanders are a way for people to be a part of something greater than themselves. To be a part of living history, with the glory of the past fueling the drive for our fifth Stanley Cup.
How To Make The Team
The New York Islanders are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Retail Planning/Buying Intern to help support the Retail team’s efforts by tracking the performance of specific products, product lines and overall traffic to the Isles Lab store. Using this data and information, assist the retail team in developing strategies to maximize sales. The intern will help the team create unique strategies based on the performance and visibility of the individual products or lines. They will also assist the team in the tracking and reporting of our financial goals as well as monitor how Isles Lab is performing in relation to its 2024-2025 season goals.
Show Us You Can
The New York Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
AND YOU
Original – Authentic – Vibrant – Attainable
Our Game Plan
The New York Islanders Hockey Club is one of the most iconic franchises in professional sports, with a deeply passionate and loyal fan base that is second to none. Built on a Dynasty in the 1980’s with four straight Stanley Cup Championships, our history is what will propel us into the future, confidently assuming a position of strength in the sports, entertainment, and cultural landscape.
Our home at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, which was built for hockey and made for music, cements our brand into the very foundation of New York. We have always carved our own path, and to our fans the Islanders are a way for people to be a part of something greater than themselves. To be a part of living history, with the glory of the past fueling the drive for our fifth Stanley Cup.
How To Make The Team
The New York Islanders are seeking a highly analytical and motivated Retail Planning/Buying Intern to help support the Retail team’s efforts by tracking the performance of specific products, product lines and overall traffic to the Isles Lab store. Using this data and information, assist the retail team in developing strategies to maximize sales. The intern will help the team create unique strategies based on the performance and visibility of the individual products or lines. They will also assist the team in the tracking and reporting of our financial goals as well as monitor how Isles Lab is performing in relation to its 2024-2025 season goals.
Show Us You Can
- Assist Merchandise Manager with all admin duties such as creating PO’s, vendor management, inventory recaps, market research, etc.
- Develop strategies for product launches with the retail team
- Analyze and develop reports using Microsoft Excel
- Have a passion for products and an interest in weaving a story out of numbers
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- A good eye for detail with experience in visual merchandising
- Attend most home games at UBS Arena and assist in generating sales
- Other tasks include internal department order fulfillment, customer communication and tracking merchandise deliveries
- Resume and a cover letter
- Background in fashion
- Strong work ethic
- Master in Excel
- Game-night availability
- Prior retail experience
- Prior experience with Microsoft Illustrator is a plus
- Attend all preseason, regular season games and postseason games; attend additional events upon request
- Flexibility: Switch gears on a moment’s notice and adapt to shifting priorities
- Motivation: Leverage your personal skills to drive results and influence success
- Autonomy: Manage your time, work independently, and prioritize tasks
- Collaboration: Liaise with cross-functional internal teams and establish positive relationships
- Creativity: Think outside the box, bringing innovative ideas to the table
- Accountability: Take ownership of your work
- Conflict Resolution: Show off your problem solving and decision-making skills
- Gaining core retail experience with an iconic NHL® franchise in our quest for a 5th Stanley Cup
- Joining an entrepreneurial, start-up mindset
- Employee discount at New York Islanders Pro Shops
The New York Islanders are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Job function
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Industries
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