GC Pro Buying Supervisor

The Guitar Center Company • Tampa, FL

6h • $110,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We are focused on bringing the power of technology to customize solutions in
sound and sight to creating new experiences in the fields of personalized
studios, concert venues, educational institutions public and private, and houses
of worship, we design and install custom audiovisual systems that exceed
expectations.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

As an GC Pro Buying Supervisor, you will support the support VP of GC Pro in
creating the strategic plan while partnering with the category manager. Your
responsibilities will include:

Assortment Development: Collaborate to create a product assortment that
aligns with strategic objectives, driving sales and margin growth for selected
categories.

Vision Implementation: Work closely with visual merchandising, marketing,
and digital teams to translate the category vision into engaging product pages
and store displays across the chain.

Data Analysis: Analyze sales and consumer behavior data to inform
decision-making, identify trends, and implement strategies for sales growth.

- Market Share Monitoring: Track and report on market share performance,
assisting in the development of tactics to strengthen our market position.

- Planning Collaboration: Partner with the planning team to ensure accurate
pre-season projections and Open-to-Buy (OTB) decisions that align with financial
goals for your category.

- Promotional Development: Contribute to the creation of impactful
promotions that drive traffic both online and in-store while maximizing
profitability.

- Product Launch Excellence: Assist in executing best-in-class product
launches that generate excitement and growth within the market.

- Market Leadership: Support initiatives that enhance engagement and growth
for musicians in our target market.

- Negotiation Support: Participate in negotiations aimed at maximizing
profitability across the category.

Join us in shaping a vibrant and successful category strategy that resonates
with our customers and drives business success!

About the Guitar Center Company

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by
encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to
develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by
enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from
creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect
and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar
Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards,
recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290+ stores
across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the
Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music
from coast to coast.

E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales
of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more
than 220+ stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and
rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since
1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business,
delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or 5 years of equivalent work experience), preferably in Business, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or related field
• 2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, and/or category management
• Valid state driver's license and automotive

Responsibilities

• Assortment Development: Collaborate to create a product assortment that aligns with strategic objectives, driving sales and margin growth for selected categories.
• Vision Implementation: Work closely with visual merchandising, marketing, and digital teams to translate the category vision into engaging product pages and store displays across the chain.
• Data Analysis: Analyze sales and consumer behavior data to inform decision-making, identify trends, and implement strategies for sales growth.
• Market Share Monitoring: Track and report on market share performance, assisting in the development of tactics to strengthen our market position.
• Planning Collaboration: Partner with the planning team to ensure accurate pre-season projections and Open-to-Buy (OTB) decisions that align with financial goals for your category.
• Promotional Development: Contribute to the creation of impactful promotions that drive traffic both online and in-store while maximizing profitability.
• Product Launch Excellence: Assist in executing best-in-class product launches that generate excitement and growth within the market.
• Market Leadership: Support initiatives that enhance engagement and growth for musicians in our target market.
• Negotiation Support: Participate in negotiations aimed at maximizing profitability across the category.

Benefits

• For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour!
• Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level