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 maintain 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 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 skillsBuilds and maintains productive relationships with peers and members of the merchant teamCollaborative approachProficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel)Strong analytical skillsClear retail math skillsMaintains professionalism in work relationships and habitsDemonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skillsIs multi-task oriented to meet deadlinesPossesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skillsDemonstrates 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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Pay Range
$65,000 - $90,000Reflected 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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