RETAIL BUYER - MAROON U
About The Position
Retail Buyer at Maroon U. Imagine building the product assortment for the premier destination for Aggie apparel and gifts! At Maroon U, we're more than a retail store. We're where Aggie traditions come to life. Every season, every game day, and every celebration begins with the products our customers proudly wear and share. We're looking for a passionate, strategic Retail Buyer who has an eye for trends, a head for business, and a passion for creating unforgettable shopping experiences. If you love discovering the next best-selling product, negotiating with vendors, analyzing sales trends, and building assortments that customers can't resist, this is your opportunity. As a Retail Buyer, you'll influence what thousands of customers see, shop, and wear every day. You'll combine creativity with analytics. Using customer insights, trend forecasting, and retail math to curate exciting merchandise collections while driving sales, profitability, and inventory performance. This isn't just buying products. It's building the future of Aggie retail.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in retail buying, merchandising, inventory planning, or a related retail role
- Strong understanding of retail math, inventory planning, gross margin, and assortment planning
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Outstanding communication and organizational abilities
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to jump in wherever needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience with apparel, accessories, or licensed merchandise is a plus
Responsibilities
- Build exciting merchandise assortments that drive sales and delight customers.
- Analyze sales trends, inventory performance, and customer demand to make smart buying decisions.
- Source new vendors and discover fresh products that keep Maroon U ahead of the competition.
- Negotiate pricing, freight, payment terms, and vendor partnerships.
- Forecast inventory and manage replenishment to maximize sales while minimizing excess inventory.
- Present new collections and business recommendations to senior leadership.
- Partner with Marketing to launch new products, promotions, photoshoots, and seasonal campaigns.
- Work closely with Operations, Visual Merchandising, and Store Leadership to ensure flawless product launches.
- Travel to apparel markets and trade shows to discover emerging brands and industry trends.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that begins accruing from day one. Use it as you earn it.
- Eight paid holidays, including a paid "Me Day" to celebrate your birthday however you choose
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible family members
- Company paid life insurance for you, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and eligible family members
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee discounts on custom apparel and promotional products
- Exclusive discounts at both The Warehouse and Maroon U retail store locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
