What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Buyer position at VERMONT COUNTRY STORE?
This job was posted by : For more information, please see : About UsThe Vermont Country Store is one of the most unique and beloved companies in America. Orton Family owned since 1946, the company offers a comprehensive assortment of high-quality, practical and hard-to-find goods through its catalog, website and two stores in Weston and Rockingham, Vermont. Despite the companys image as an old-fashioned country store, The Vermont Country Store is a champion of innovation in our marketing, our operations and as an employer of choice. For two years running, The Vermont Country Store has earned the #1 ranking in the Universal Service Provider category of Newsweek Magazines Best Online Shops, placing ahead of Amazon, WalMart, Target and other industry leaders. Come join our high-performing team who collaborate, innovate, and deliver strong results. We\'re committed to seeking life-long learners, promoting from within and creating long-term opportunities for those who excel. We welcome you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes. We hope you\'ll consider joining us and see where a career with us can lead you.Location : 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, VTPosition Overview : Does your dream job include finding and developing great new products? TheAssociate Buyerrole within the Merchandising team seeks out new product that will delight our customers while achieving our growth objectives.Key Responsibilities : Identify great new product and category opportunities and bring them to marketDevelop and manage merchandise assortment for assigned categories to achieve sales and growth objectivesUnderstand the competitive marketplace and pursue category opportunities that align with business plansReview and analyze key performance metrics for products and develop a plan to capitalize on strengths and address weaknessesDevelop relationships with vendors to maximize product quality and growth potentialCollaborate closely with various internal teamsParticipate and present in product brainstorming meetings to identify new product and category ideasWhat you bring : Energetic self-starter that works well in a team as well as independentlyCombination of creativity to drive innovation and analytical skills to drive business performancePassion for product and innovationDetail oriented with consistent and timely follow throughGood presentation, listening, verbal, and written skills3-5 years of merchandising or product management experience in a direct to consumer or retail environment orequivalent experience in a related fieldExperience using ExcelWhat we offer : A team-oriented culture filled with truly good peopleWe have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal lifeAn onsite wellness center providing FREE access to wellness, acute care visits, and programs with Licensed Family Nurse Practitioner. The center also provides behavioral health services with a Licensed Behavioral Health CounselorOnsite fitness facilitiesWe offer a generous employee discountWe offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefit, dental, vision, medical, contributions to the cost of childcare, employer paid life, short-term and long-term disabilityDiscounted rates for voluntary life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness, auto insurance, home insurance, recreational toys insurancePotential for quarterly cash performance bonusNumerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributionsApply online at