What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Sesinko New York?
Sesinko Footwear/Streetwear Buyer/Marketing FT
We have an immediate opening for an energetic and passionate professional to join our team as a Full Time Buyer. The Buyer works to procure merchandise for the Sesinko customer, develops a buying plan, and keeps a close eye on profitability and sell through. S/he will be responsible for attending vendor sell-in meetings, data entry, product tracking, and other pertinent assignments. This is a place where individual talents and creativity make a difference. S/he will also upkeep outward facing aspects of the brand ex) social media, website, in-store merchandising, etc.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to shows and vendors to identify upcoming trends that pertain to the brand and procure these brands
- Ensure the flow of merchandise into the business.
- Analyze stock to sales ratios and/or timely replenishment through allocations.
- Prepare information for seasonal buying, input orders, and recap final buys.
- Prepare weekly sell through reports to send to vendors.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with retail locations by working closely with store managers and sales associates.
- Executes daily activities as directed by the Buyer and supports retail store requests.
Job Qualifications:
- 4-years Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Buying experience is preferred.
- A thorough knowledge of relevant contemporary athletic footwear and streetwear is absolutely necessary.
- High taste level is critical.
- Ability to multi task between necessary daily tasks, ad hoc projects, and buying
- Must be detailed oriented and capable of identifying trends and adapting to changing trends.
- Able to interact with a variety of people from all disciplines.
- Advanced skills in Excel, Photoshop and photography is required.
- Familiarity with popular social media applications is necessary.
- Proficiency in basic coding is preferred, but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,840.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Flushing, NY 11354: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
- Mandarin (Preferred)
- Korean (Preferred)
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,840