Retail Buyer/ Merchandiser

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lee Canyon Retail Buyer / Merchandiser drives product vision, purchasing strategy, sales, and revenue management for the resort’s retail location(s). The role oversees the full product lifecycle, from sourcing outdoor apparel, gear, and souvenir merchandise to managing vendor relationships, analyzing sales data, and maintaining appropriate inventory year-round. It also leads visual merchandising standards on the sales floor to support sales and provide resort guests with an exceptional shopping experience.

This full-time, year-round position is based at Lee Canyon Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, and reports to the Guest Services Director. The position works across office and mountain environments and may involve variable mountain weather. Work includes assisting on the retail floor during peak periods, supporting store setup and displays, and handling inventory shipments.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in general retail buying, purchasing, inventory management, or visual merchandising in a consumer retail environment.
• Proficiency with POS systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Financial acumen, including experience with margin analysis, Open-to-Buy planning, and inventory tracking.
• Creative eye for visual merchandising and store presentation.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work full-time year-round, including peak resort weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move across office and mountain environments; regularly bend, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and unbox inventory shipments weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform store setup and display tasks, including reaching, bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and moving fixtures.
• Ability to clean and maintain store and department areas, including windows, picking up trash, and shoveling snow.
• Ability to work in variable mountain weather conditions when moving between resort facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management, Merchandising, or Business, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, select, and order outdoor gear, technical apparel, accessories, and branded merchandise for winter and summer seasons, aligning assortment with guest demand, resort trends, and profit margin targets.
• Build and maintain vendor relationships; negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimums, and delivery schedules; and resolve order discrepancies or return authorizations.
• Monitor inventory turns, stock levels, and sell-through rates, and manage the Open-to-Buy budget to maintain inventory balance and cash flow throughout the year.
• Design seasonal visual displays, floor sets, and product arrangements that highlight inventory and encourage guest engagement.
• Provide visual merchandising guidance for the Retail Supervisor and team to execute.
• Enter buy sheets, purchase orders, receiving data, price changes, and markdowns accurately in the retail POS and inventory management system.
• Partner with the Retail Sales team to gather guest feedback and train staff on new product lines and technical features.
• Assist on the retail floor during peak-volume periods.
• Perform store setup and display work, and clean and maintain store and department areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed