Career Opportunities: Retail Buyer, Stages West (7401) Requisition ID 7401 - Posted - Retail Operations - Full Time - United States - Remote - Tennessee - Knoxville, TN The Retail Buyer will meet business objectives and sales targets for all retail stores through effective planning and management of the product assortment and flow, as well as to routinely analyze performance of business goals and implement strategies to improve results. The Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Allocators will be reporting to the person in this position.
The successful candidate for this position will be required to travel to Pigeon Forge, TN 1-2 times per week. Candidates must be located within driving proximity of Pigeon Forge, TN to be considered for this role. You'll Make a Difference By Developing, gaining approval, and executing product assortments for Retail and Outlet divisions that best represent and strongly deliver the Corporate brand image Recommending outside vendors for purchasing non-branded products (e.g. leather goods, accessories, jewelry, bath and beauty, etc.); manage outside vendor relationships Managing seasonal and replenishment buys with outside vendors weekly Managing timing and flow of product based on seasonal plans and entrance and exit strategies Assorting between stores optimizing the different geographic, climate and demographic profiles Making product decisions based on historical data, attribute analysis, field input, and store knowledge Comparison shop key markets to ensure stores are representative of target trends, merchandise mix and core customer needs; recommend SMUs to Design team as needed Coordinating with Marketing/PR teams to determine advertised styles and targeted product campaigns Scheduling and planning inventory accordingly to ensure cohesive message in-store and online Ensuring financial objectives are achieved through optimal sales and inventory turn Producing weekly, monthly and quarterly selling reports for analysis; evaluate stock levels to establish action plans Recapping and evaluating seasonal performance by style, color, and attributes Working closely with Planning team to identify business opportunities and risks on a daily/weekly basis Identifying key items and key looks for each delivery to create impactful visual presentations in stores and online Communicating with Visual Merchandising team on product mix and presentation in-stores to best convey brand image Coordinating seasonal line reviews to create a well communicated product education program Coordinating with Web Team and Production to best mirror in-store merchandising online Communicating financial results, forecasts, and action plans to Sr. Director and cross-functional teams on a weekly basis Attending weekly meetings with work team to ensure cross-functional alignment and execution Building and maintaining collaboration with team members Performing other related duties as required and assigned About You Required BA or AA in related field 5-7 years mid-high level buying experience Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail Strong verbal and written communications skills Must be able to work well under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment Strong proficiency in Excel Physical Demands: Communicate with staff Window installations; climbing ladders, carrying or lifting odd or heavy props, using power tools [i.e. drill] Driving/flying to retail locations Regularly required to stand, walk, talk and hear Frequently required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Vision requirements: close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust and focus About Ariat Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 per year. The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Ariat's holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to): Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options Expanded wellness and mental health benefits Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days 401(k) with company match Team member discount on Ariat merchandise Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.
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