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Gain buying and assortment planning experience at the department, class, and sku level. Develop skills in building assortments, negotiating, pricing, planning, and marketing. Understand the financial impact of merchandising and start developing financial acumen. The incumbent works with internal partners in Marketing to support the merchandising and marketing strategies. The incumbent should begin to develop relationship building skills to work effectively with external merchandise vendors.
Job Responsibility:
Assist Buyer with assortment development and content for assigned categories
Manage the product development process, samples and test programs
Assist Marketing in selecting product, pricing, layout and item descriptions for assigned categories for catalogs and proof for correct studio photos, realistic color and accurate copy and pricing
Provide merchandise assistance for special events
Work with merchandise planners on assigned categories to achieve planned gross margin and return on investment
Generate weekly reports for the buying team and provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as required
Assist with maintaining relationships with vendors regarding costs and sourcing new items
Ensure vendors meet delivery expectations
Execute assigned merchandise events and develop communications for stores
Provide support to stores such as assistance with specific transactions and store openings as needed
Work with E-Commerce team regarding merchandise for website, ensure quality photographs are available and assist with resolving issues with special orders
Lead visual merchandise projects to create visually appealing layouts and communicate consistent standards for stores
Provide support to DVP or Buyer as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
A minimum of three years of related retail experience required
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills required
Strong retail math and organizational skills
Strong computer skills required, including Word and Excel
Flexibility and adaptability to changing business strategies and direction a must
Demonstrated product knowledge and taste level
Hybrid schedule with predictable onsite attendance required three or more days per week to perform essential functions involving interactive behaviors with co-workers and managers, operation or manipulation of equipment and/or materials located only on site, and direct interaction with internal and/or external customers