Retail Buyer - UVA Sports

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises the receiving and tagging of incoming merchandise
• Assigns daily tasks and ensures tasks are performed correctly and in a timely manner, while maintaining high standards of customer service
• Coordinates the moving of incoming merchandise to retail office, storage area(s) and/or display floor
• Handles the storing of all incoming merchandise in assigned locations
• Ensures correct pricing on all products on the floor
• Leads ongoing training for customer service and product knowledge while motivating sales associates
• Ensures accurate opening & closing procedures for events, including staff awareness of promotions, POS close out for credit card sales, inventory loss prevention policies are being followed
• Lead by example in providing high level customer service, product recommendations, and resolving customer complaints professionally
• Conduct and verify product purchase order, product receiving receipt, price tagging, and invoice is correct before turning in paperwork to payment clerk
• Aid in physical & digital product transfers across stores and warehouse locations and verify accuracy of transfers through inventory system
• Lead physical inventory take process and inventory review for any damaged product, count variances, and necessary reorders
• Develop and maintain sales floor merchandising standards through sale promotions, product displays, and fulfilling client requests
• Assist with post-event sales and recap reports by tracking several key performance indicators, operational issues, customer trends, future merchandising opportunities
• Cashiers when necessary to expedite the processing of guest’s purchasing
• Works with team members to facilitate the stocking of the floor with appropriate levels of merchandise
• Leads special projects (i.e., holidays, events, book signings, etc.) when needed
• Communicates with the manager to ensure all received products are placed on the retail floor as soon as possible
• Works with manager to always ensure full productivity on the floor
• Takes charge of unpacking and pricing of new merchandise
• Ensures that packing slips and invoices are reconciled by the retail clerk
• Fully understands the point-of-sale system
• Trains new hires on Point of Service (POS) system, overall safety, and job responsibilities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a retail sales supervisory role or combination of education and experience with comparable knowledge and skills acquired
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Point of Sale (POS) Systems
• Ability to work a flexible, event-based schedule that includes evenings and weekends
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer services using Aramark’s standard service model
• Ability to multitask and lead staff through fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on feet for extended periods of time
• Comfortable working in outdoor environments that could include weather elements such as rain, wind, heat, cold, snow

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Pay & Schedule

• The hourly rate for this position is $26.00 to $26.00.