Internal Title: Assistant Teal Nation Buyer
Department: Teal Nation Retail
Position Type: TLB – Time Limited – Benefits
Full or Part Time: Full-Time
Basis: N/A – Time Limited
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Job Details
Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time time limited position: Assistant Teal Nation Buyer in Teal Nation Retail.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121751. Applicants must submit a resume and list of three (3) professional references. A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) and experience as a Merchandise Buyer in a retail setting. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in the university-branded apparel industry or a collegiate retail environment with two (2) years of experience.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Oversee the end-to-end processing of purchase orders, from initial entry in the retail management system to tracking shipments and verifying arrival. Monitor stock levels for core apparel and seasonal collections to ensure high-demand items are consistently replenished for both in-store and e-commerce.
- Generate and analyze weekly sales reports to identify top-performing SKUs and slow-moving inventory. Provide actionable insights to the Assistant Director of Merchandising regarding markdown strategies and the performance of items and sales on the Teal Nation Rewards mobile app.
- Coordinate the logistical setup and inventory selection for off-site venues and community events. This may include managing the transport of merchandise, setting up professional displays in temporary environments, and overseeing point-of-sale operations during events.
- Collaborate with the creative team to ensure new arrivals are accurately represented online. Assist in writing compelling product descriptions, managing digital tags for shoptealnation.com, and ensuring that new arrivals align with the current marketing calendar and holiday promotions.
- Translate seasonal buying themes into physical and digital displays. Assist in the layout of the sales floor and curate featured collections online.
Time Limited position with benefits. (NS01445P/TL5856) Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Normal work days and hours vary. 40 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on demand and the time of year. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and some experience as a Merchandise Buyer in a retail setting. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in the university-branded apparel industry or a collegiate retail environment with two (2) years experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
A strong understanding of the specific traditions and consumer expectations within a high-energy fan community. A deep understanding of the seasonal trends and events that drive retail traffic for the brand’s core audience. Deep knowledge of university culture and brand identity to connect authentically with the Chanticleer community. Must also have good merchandise awareness with the proven skills of proper merchandise displays.
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject to Credit Check: No
Working Conditions
Occasional work at external locations such as athletic stadiums, and community festivals. This involves exposure to various weather conditions and requires the ability to maintain a professional brand image in non-traditional retail spaces. The nature of this role will require some flexibility for irregular hours at times, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate events. It will require travel to various store locations. Regular physical requirements include standing for extended periods during events, navigating retail floor layouts, and the ability to lift and transport merchandise bins or display equipment (up to 30 lb.) for mobile unit setups.
Posting Number: NS01445P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 07/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
06/30/2027
Job Open Date: 05/14/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
