Merchandise Buyer
About The Position
The Merchandise Buyer is responsible for direct purchasing of multiple merchandise categories. Accountability within categories include achieving profit objectives, inventory management, merchandise selection, merchandise display and plan-o-grams, promotional planning, website maintenance, and fulfillment of customer orders. The Merchandise Buyer trains and oversees student employees designated to work in the buyer's merchandise categories. Additional responsibilities include maintaining the bookstore’s merchandising sales floors, planning and assisting with promotional events, assisting as needed in other areas of the store, and providing exceptional customer service.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or by equivalent education or experience
- Experience with inventory control system purchasing
- Three plus years of retail experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Create and implement merchandise and product plan-o-grams
- Maintain inventory levels within budget allocations
- Experience with website maintenance
Nice To Haves
- Two plus years of Buying or Assistant Buying experience
- Retail experience in bookstore industry
- Ability to effectively supervise employees
Responsibilities
- Conduct purchasing of and maintain inventory levels in Wearing Apparel and Gifts. Maintain accuracy in inventory control system in buying categories. Coordinate Service Award Program and Concordia Recordings with campus partners.
- Coordinate merchandising for, and assist with bookstore special events, promotions and sale events.
- Create and maintain Cobber Bookstore's website online catalogs. Process customer online and phone orders. Monitor and assist with customer questions on bookstore’s email account.
- Coordinate Wearing Apparel and Insignia Gift department's floor plan and product layout for bookstore locations.
- Train and oversee student employees that work within buying categories.
- Assist as needed in other areas of the store. Compile data and process reimbursement requests for vendor coop funds.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Preventative Chiropractic Program
- Retirement Plan
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
- Life Insurance (full-time only)
- 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
- Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
- Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
- Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
- Salary – 19.25 - 22.75 USD Hourly Wage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
