What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Inventory Buyer position at Kole Imports & Closeouts?
Our company is looking for highly motivated individuals who want to build a solid career in a growing and fast-paced environment. Kole Imports & Closeouts is one of the nation's largest wholesalers of general merchandise products to retail stores, and a main focus of our business is buying the right deals to sell to our customers! We are looking for energetic and smart individuals to join our buying team!
Our product line spans over 30 categories and thousands of products for our customers, so our ability to find, negotiate for, and buy the right products at the right price is one of the most important parts of our business. We are looking for Buyers to join this part of our business, as well as handle a wide variety of tasks related to the purchasing of products that we sell. Buyers will need to research new accounts, contact new and existing vendors, evaluate merchandise offers, negotiate deals, create marketing materials, and work closely with our sales team.
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of sales, marketing, and negotiation
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Strong Computer Skills (including Microsoft systems, internet research, etc..)
- Outgoing personality