Retail Buyer (Support Office)

Our Buyers are responsible for executing the overall short and long term strategy for assigned category line(s)/department(s). This includes creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies and reporting financial results. The Buyer makes all or most of the buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.

• Influences the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplier relationship
• Implements the financial strategy/cost structure for a category and sets pricing to achieve category budget and objectives
• Responsible for all sales and gross margin budgeting for assigned category line(s)/department(s)
• Executes the business review of categories on a regular basis, determines modifications or changes to vendors, products, and in-store merchandising
• Determines advertisement item selection to deliver category strategy
• Negotiates with vendors to create the best terms of trade to maximize sales, margins and turn as well as obtaining and monitoring Co-Op funds to support product marketing efforts
• Monitors merchandising mix as well as that of competitors to determine pricing strategy
• Develops merchandising strategy to understand key business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/competitive landscape, consumer segmentation)
• May serve as a principal contributor on various key projects within a business function

• Bachelor degree in business administration, business or retail management or a closely related field and at least 3 years of progressively responsible and directly related experience; or, high school diploma/GED and 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of retail operations, merchandising, and pricing
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Ability to negotiate pricing terms (e.g. co-op, rebate etc.)
• Proficiency in and working knowledge of computers and related software and applications including Google business applications (e.g., Docs, Sheets and Slides), MS Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, etc.) and Photoshop
• Ability to be highly organized, detail oriented and utilize good time management skills
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel within the vicinity of Sunshine’s store locations as required or requested in order to carry out job duties, attend group planning meetings, prepare for and attend company events, training, etc. May travel out of town or state occasionally for ACE convention or other vendor shows, etc.
• Proven experience in merchandising execution, retail sales, visual presentation, new concepts, inventory management, channel management, and supplier management
• Proven ability to manage large scale projects in a complex environment
• Proven proficiency in both a brick and mortar and e-commerce retail environments
• Experience managing vendor contracts
• Bilingual (Spanish) verbal and written communication preferred but not required
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Requires the ability to reach, bend and stoop
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver License with a clean driving record in accordance with the company’s insurance carrier’s standards

• Quarterly Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)