Buyer

DXL Group•Canton, MA

27d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At DXL, we are focused on empowering the Big + Tall guy to look good + feel good. By joining DXL, you'll discover a passionate team all working together to make a difference by delivering a one-of-a-kind guest experience for our guy -- we get him, we respect him, we root for him! Every associate has a voice and an opportunity to make an impact -- at DXL we care about our guy, our communities and each other. If this sounds like a culture you would like to be part of, then DXL is Fit for You! As a Buyer on our Merchandising Team you'll have a highly visible role translating the overall merchandising direction into the acquisition and promotion of product for departmental categories of business. You'll be driven to deliver appropriate sales, gross margin and turn performance to contribute to the ultimate success of the merchandise strategy. Using your keen sense of fashion direction and merchandising knowledge you will support DXL's mission by:

Requirements

With a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
With 3+ year's experience in a specialty retail environment exceeding $100M in sales volume
With strong knowledge of merchandise/retail accounting

Responsibilities

Overseeing the success of the department through developing and driving seasonal business strategies that meet or exceed financial targets
Partnering with cross-functional team members to develop department key concepts, key items, store assortments and promotional strategies that are commercially viable
Handling vendor relationships ensuring that product meets or exceeds standards for quality and represents overall fashion direction. You'll negotiate product cost, manage receipt flow, and strategize business to meet financial goals
Overseeing, evaluating, and presenting seasonal strategies and performance at milestone company meetings
Formulating department pricing strategies including first price, promotional pricing, sell through items by planned out dates