Retail Buyer

Bass Pro Shops

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About The Position

The Retail Buyer oversees the plans, selections, and purchases of merchandise sold in the retail outlets for the Bass Pro Shops – Hospitality division within their assigned category. This position is responsible for identifying profitable products, sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing and terms and ensuring delivery of merchandise.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of experience: 3-5 years, 5+ preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and guest service abilities for diverse demographics
• Creativity and trend forecasting
• Knowledge of retail and sales
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Fashion (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for researching consumer trends and ensure that planning and selection of merchandise aligns with business goals, and guest preferences. This may be done through online research, competitor comparison, partnership with Big Cedar Lodge stakeholders and attending trade shows, etc.
• Manages negotiations with suppliers and vendors including securing favorable pricing, payment terms and delivery options.
• Ensures that pricing of items going to sales floor meet company guidelines and price points allow for the preferred profit margin.
• Monitors inventory levels, manages budgets and ensures prompt replenishment to ensure that on hand stock levels meet company standards.
• Works with the merchandisers, store managers, and sales teams to ensure products are presented correctly, necessary training or communication on products is provided on new products as necessary.
• Consistently tracks overall sales within assigned category and analyzes guest feedback to help streamline and refine future buying decisions and negotiations.
• May directly or indirectly oversee a team of merchandisers or E-Commerce associates.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Benefits

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees