Job Description: The Associate Buyer, Merchandise Concessions will be specifically responsible for supporting in the delivery of key financial metrics for the department, such as sales, profit, margin, markdown and discount, with the core areas of responsibility being: Business Analysis/ Merchandising Strategy, Product Development, Manage Vendor Relationships, Build Relationships, Execution of Assistant Buyer tasks. The Associate Buyer, Merchandise Concessions plays as a key part in the business as they will support in looking for new trends and ideas and then turning those ideas into a commercial proposition for our customers. Job Responsibilities: Provide analytical creative and managerial support to the buyer Partner with merchandisers to evaluate plans by re-deploying inventory investment due to shifts in business to maximize financial plans Analyze business weekly with responsibility to report findings to upper management Creates and facilitates an effective work environment by coaching, developing and mentoring team, developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, modeling teamwork, recognizing and maintaining open communication Dotted line responsibility relationship with Assistant Buyer Concessions Build a tailored product offering conducive to each concession partner’s space, fixture requirements, POG calendar, and category constraints consistent with financial plans and merchandising trends Work cross functionally across the entire business units to land the initiatives, onboarding new partners and driving sales opportunities Negotiate with vendors, both domestic and international, for price and delivery Develop merchandise strategy with buyer/planner Visit concessions stores & competitors to review assortment & surface sales driving opportunities Conducts regular competitive shopping and reports back findings and relevant actions, utilizing all information necessary Job Requirements: Flexibility and ability to follow through on assignment Strong oral and written skills Strong negotiation and organizational skills Travel as required Highly organized with the ability to prioritize workload Have a keen interest in all aspects of the fashion industry Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels across all sectors Qualification & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required 2 – 3 years direct retail buying experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Job Details: Company: Claire's Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Functions: Human Resources Job Location: Dallas, TX, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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