Job Description

Off-Price Associate Buyers are responsible for supporting and executing the overall merchandising direction of a category or department(s) with the goal of meeting/ exceeding sales, margin and turn targets. Off-Price Associate Buyers lead with agility and a sharp market instinct, while maintaining a singular focus on the product, value, price, quality and the customer by incorporating competitive intelligence, customer insight, and business analysis. Off-Price Associate Buyers, with guidance/oversight from their leader, are responsible for the purchase and negotiation of merchandise as well as the open to buy process. Off-Price Associate Buyers partner with the Planning partner to develop strategies to maximize business opportunities.

Essential Functions:

Develops and executes merchandise strategies and assortment plans, based on customer feedback and preferences, to deliver financial goals and business objectives while providing value, quality and on-brand merchandise for the outlet stores

Proactively identify emerging trends and leverage liquidity to test new ideas, driving sales and margin through strategic buys.

Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class

Frequent vendor meetings and market trips aligning with leadership direction to support reacting to business trends in a timely and efficient manner

Creates all necessary analysis based on trends, events and other store related needs, while also leveraging partners

Works with Planning and Allocation during the planning process: in-season planning & revisions, assortment plans, store plans

Identifies opportunities to improve overall plan quality

Communicates effectively with all merchandising levels

Communicates effectively with stores and internal cross-functional partners

Builds and maintains strong relationships with vendor partners, while building a presence with new and existing vendors within the outlets and company

Reacts to feedback based on store and customer needs

Select merchandise; negotiate best costs and delivery of product

Manage all aspects of product placement, marketing and any pricing related tasks

Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information; implement strategies to ensure plans are achieved

Leverages open-to-buy process to manage business in-season and maximize opportunities

Travels to all necessary markets and store trips

Ability to articulate and provide thought process behind solutions and strategic plans

Identifying emerging trends and shopping competition and market regularly

Work closely with the Merchandise Assistant on day-to-day support needed

Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Work Experience:

2-5 years of retail experience

1-3 years retail buying - Off-Price

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Negotiation skills

Exceptional at relationship building and maintaining strong relationships internally and in the vendor community

Collaborative approach

Quick decision making

Deep understanding of customer behavior

Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel)

Strong analytical skills

Clear retail math skills

Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits

Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills

Is multi-task oriented to meet deadlines

Possesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skills

Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills



Pay Range

$65,000 - $90,000

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.



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