Hybrid Associate Buyer - Off Price (Hybrid) (New York) presso Belk Merchandising LLC
Belk Merchandising LLC · New York, New York, US, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Junior
- Ufficio in New York, New York, US
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
- 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
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
2-5 years
retail experience;
Required
1-3 years
retail buying – Off-Price Preferred
Required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Negotiation skills
- Builds and maintains productive relationships with peers and members of the merchant team
- Collaborative approach
- 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Available and able to travel
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Able to see and distinguish colors
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Able to lift up to 25 pounds
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Belk is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are to be made without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, hair style, hair texture, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
$65,000 - $90,000
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