About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Retail.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Retail Associate to support merchandise sourcing, purchase order execution, vendor communications, and on-hand inventory analysis. This full-time role participates in the client’s Rookie Program and is scheduled to start in September 2026 and continue through the 2026–2027 season. The position requires flexibility for event-driven schedules, including evenings and weekends. Full-time remote work is not available; candidates should be located in or willing to relocate to the Chicagoland area.

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What You’ll Do

• Support merchandise sourcing, style creation, and order creation processes.
• Issue and track purchase orders; follow up with vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain on-hand inventory analysis by department, class, subclass and location.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, creative, digital, and venue partners to support retail operations and fan experience initiatives.
• Attend periodic cross‑organizational meetings with venue and retail operations partners.
• Complete other retail operations tasks and projects as assigned.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in merchandising, marketing, business, or a related field.
• Prior internships or entry-level retail experience; any exposure to buying/merchandising is a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and Adobe suite tools.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $20.00 per hour; eligible for overtime pay where applicable.
• Relocation stipend available for candidates moving to the state of Illinois.
• Typical benefits for full-time seasonal associates may include:
  • Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off, paid leave, and sick pay
  • Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
  • Complimentary snacks and meals when working games/events
  • Pet insurance
• Schedule: Flexible hours required; includes nights, weekends, and event-driven shifts.

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Chicago, IL (Chicagoland area). Full-time remote work is not an option.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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Why Join

• Gain hands-on retail merchandising and buying experience with exposure to cross-functional teams.
• Build vendor and stakeholder relationship experience and develop practical merchandising skills.
• Opportunity to participate in a formal Rookie Program and seasonal event operations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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