Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years retail buying experience in either a specialty store or
department store
Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Power PointStrong communication skills, providing direction to private label, design andproduct development team and brands
Ability to work as a team member, multitask and give clear direction. Builds rapportand relationships both internally and externally with Store Operations, Visuals,
Marketing, Design, Private Brand, Vendors
Must be task driven and pro-active when it comes to executing tasksThorough knowledge of retail math such as sales, gross margin, OTB calculations,initial mark-up calculations turnover, etc
Effective oral presentations with well-prepared content and confident deliveryStrong negotiation skillsExperience meeting multiple deadlinesCompetencies
Ensure Effective Communication - Listens carefully and attentively to others'opinions and ideas. Communicates information clearly, concisely, and
professionally
Establish Trust - Follows through on commitments. Is honest and direct with others.Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company
values, beliefs, and standards. Ensures the protection of confidential information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and manage emerging and declining trends in a timely mannerBuild a well-balanced assortment for storesPartner with cross-functional team members to develop division key concepts, keyitems, promotional strategies and store assortments to ensure that product is
commercially viable and provides an exciting customer store experience
Successfully partner with private label programs and key branded vendorsEnsure purchase decisions, sales growth, inventory and gross margin managementalign with company strategies
Develop a clear understanding of all merchandising systems to maximize analysis ofbusiness strategies
Drive results with strong merchandise strategies and executionClosely coordinates with vendors the timely execution of product manufacturingand delivery
Develops class assortment plans that quantify the seasonal buys correctly by storevolume group, and address regional and lifestyle differences of our customers
Selects product that is assorted by price point, function and fashion that promotesmultiple items in each purchase
Develops the floor set with the visual team to create the strongest impact andengage our customers to drive sales
Responds to timely to selling and marketing opportunities to ensure the continuedgrowth of the organization
Provide supervisors with comprehensive vendor market reports after competitiveshopping
Develop, train, and mentor associate / assistant buyers with the skills needed toadvance to the next level
Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearanceDemonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude andteamwork with customers, peers and management
Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies,procedures, and practices
Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management130,000 - $150,000 a year
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
