Retail Buyer - Harry Potter

Step into the magic and shape the future of Harry Potter retail! Miral Experiences, the fastest-growing theme park operator in the Middle East, is opening the doors to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Yas Island—and we’re on the lookout for a passionate Retail Buyer to bring this iconic experience to life. In this role, you’ll lead the end-to-end development of retail categories for the Harry Potter World expansion, working closely with vendors, creative teams, planners, and IP partners. If you’re driven, organized, and spellbound by storytelling through product, this is your chance to make magic real. ️ What You’ll Be Doing Product Development Manage the full product development cycle for assigned categories. Use insights, analysis, and learnings from other Miral assets to curate a compelling assortment. Collaborate with vendors and shared service teams on sourcing, pricing, compliance, and VM. Build the retail product hierarchy and maintain the critical path for product delivery. Financial & Strategic Planning Partner with Merchandise Planning to ensure budget adherence and margin targets. Establish pricing tiers (Good / Better / Best) aligned with customer expectations. Contribute to activation planning, event retailing, and category growth strategies. Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with cross-functional teams and intellectual property partners. Champion the brand and guide internal teams on Harry Potter assortment best practices. What You’ll Bring ️ Required Experience 7–10 years in retail buying and product development. Multi-category retail product development experience. Strong understanding of the Harry Potter IP and prior experience developing HP merchandise. Proven experience with licensed products and IP collaboration. ️ Skills & Mindset Passion for the Harry Potter brand and storytelling through product. Strong vendor and stakeholder management. High attention to detail, analytical, and data-driven. Excellent communication, presentation, and decision-making skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, retail inventory systems, and budgeting tools. Qualifications High school diploma required; university degree preferred. Bonus Points 10+ years in similar roles. Theme park or attractions industry experience. Fluency in additional languages. Why Join Us? At Miral Experiences, you’ll work in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment shaping unforgettable guest experiences. Join a team that values innovation, authenticity, and a shared love of storytelling. Ready to create retail magic? Apply now and bring the Wizarding World to life in Abu Dhabi! #J-18808-Ljbffr