Job Summary:
Player 15 Group is the sports and entertainment company behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center.
Headquartered in downtown Phoenix, Player 15 Group is driven by a culture built on passion, creativity, innovation, and care. Our people are at the center of everything we do, united by a shared commitment to create unforgettable memories for our fans, partners, and community.
We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where every team member contributes to the success of our teams, the experiences of our fans, and the impact we make throughout our community.
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Coordinator, Merchandise Marketing, to join our team, responsible for collaborative departments across all Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Valley Suns, and Mortgage Matchup Center).
Your role on the team:
- Build marketing campaigns to support retail goals and initiatives.
- Maintain merchandise launch and promotional calendar.
- Ensure all retail outlets branding is always on trend.
- Work with an integrated marketing team on special collaborations and community-based retail projects.
- Development and distribution of retail and merchandise promotional messaging, copy, static and audio/video assets.
- Manage the organization’s internal ordering process.
- Act as point of contact for retail partner and arena events team for concerts, shows, & events in the Footprint Center.
- Assist with merchandise seeding kits for influencers, alumni & media outlets.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Your Skills and Experience:
- Strong drive to develop creative solutions and programs.
- Ability to multi-task with minimal direction.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Proactive and highly adaptable with a positive team spirit.
- Strong passion for sports, lifestyle brands, and fan engagement.
- Ability to interact with other team members in a positive manner.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience working in retail.
- Knowledge of marketing concepts.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and present impactful and clear presentations.
- Microsoft Suite experience.
- Self-motivated and driven to meet deadlines and defined objectives.
- Understanding merchandising principles, product lifecycle, and retail operations.
- Ability to analyze sales performance and customer trends to inform marketing decisions.
- Experience tracking campaign performance and preparing post-campaign recaps and reports.
- Ability to work collaboratively with licensing and local licensing partners, vendors, and brand teams.
- Experience working with a cross-functional team including creative, retail operations, e-commerce, purchasing, and external vendors.
- Knowledge of inventory planning and merchandise strategies is a plus.
- Familiarity with digital marketing, social media, and email marketing is a plus.
The Team & Experience
We believe great organizations are built by great people. That’s why we foster an in-person collaborative, people-first work environment where team members feel supported, empowered, and connected. We value individuals who bring an ownership mindset, lead with initiative, and embrace an “I’ll do it” mentality in support of the team and our fans.
From career growth opportunities to everyday experiences around the office, we work hard to create an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.
At Player 15 Group, our people-first culture is reflected in benefits and perks that may vary based on employment status and eligibility, including the following:
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage options
- Paid vacation, sick time, volunteer time and company holidays
- 401(k) plan with Player 15 Group match
- Team member experiences throughout the year including team offsites, catered lunches, coffee stands, ice cream trucks and more
- Team swag throughout the year plus employee discounts at our Team Shop and online store
- Complimentary tickets to Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Valley Suns games, plus other local sporting events and concerts, as available
- Access to amenities, including:
- Full fitness center with locker rooms and showers
- Indoor/outdoor basketball courts
- Pickleball court
- Golf simulator and putting green
- On-site cafeteria and collaborative gathering spaces
Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Questions? Reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]