Buyer Accessories

JOB OVERVIEW:  The Buyer of Accessories is responsible for sourcing premium outdoor accessories for our e-commerce and retail store channels. The work they do is key to achieving financial goals within the company. If you want a fast-paced work environment with the opportunity to buy the gear you love, this could be your job!     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Assortment Building: Sources & assesses merchandise for the Backcountry customer, taking into account market trends as well as current & historical selling history  Vendor Relationships & Negotiations: Actively fosters/creates vendor relationships, negotiates discounts, terms, and promotional windows  PO Management: Creates spreadsheets for SKU/PO worksheet creation, builds POs (Qty/Dollar/Style Allocation, Size/Color Breakout) under fast deadlines and ensures submission to vendors  Promotions: Works closely with the Marketing to create a selling strategy for inventory, brainstorms promotion concepts, identifying types of promotions and building calendar with marketing, reviews and reacts to performance, reviews boosting/sort order for promotions, ensures our assortment is visually merchandised to maximize sales.   Inventory Management: Reviews SKU/Brand/Category performance for future opportunities, establishes receipt flow, sets sell-through targets, works with Planning on an exit strategy for slow movers. Manages inventory through ASAPs (re-orders) and Edits (order reductions)  Team Management: ensures utilization and development of Associate and Assistant Buyer(s), works closely with Planning partner and departmental team to ensure all initiatives and goals are met     QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES:   3-5 years of Buying experience necessary; e-commerce and/or industry experience preferred  Pro-active and decisive, can make informed decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment  Strong analytical skills; effective negotiator  Excellent organizational skills and extreme attention to detail  Outstanding time management skills; ability to prioritize competing tasks/initiatives  Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills  Firm understanding of Retail Math and Fundamentals  Proficient in Microsoft Office (proficiency in Excel a must) Willingness and ability to travel to as needed

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000