Buyer

Responsibilities

• Evaluation, selection and purchasing of all merchandise in the categories of responsibility.
• Partner with other internal departments such as planning, social media, marketing, store operations, product development and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies.
• Leading and developing any Associate Buyers, Senior Assistant Buyers, and Assistant Buyers within in their department.
• Manage entire product lifecycle from creation, tracking of the purchase orders, samples, merchandising in store, to markdowns and discards.
• Analyze weekly sales, item performance, and reporting to identify opportunities and strategies to drive sales and margin.
• Lead expansion of the category and create exclusive products.
• Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and identify opportunities to improve business.
• Attend trade shows and travel to vendor locations to grow and maintain professional relationships with external partners, as well as gain insight on new trends and opportunities.
• Partner with planning counterparts to manage the OTB and to identify opportunities in style count, sales goals, and inventory flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and 7+ years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seasonal experience required.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that drive business growth.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, facilitating clear and effective dialogue with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with prior management experience, fostering team engagement and performance.
• Ability to work independently while also thriving in collaborative environments, taking initiative to drive projects forward.
• Strong aptitude for partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals and enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Skilled in developing, planning, presenting, and executing strategic initiatives that align with business objectives.

Pay

The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position. Pay Range $85,000 - $105,000