Merchandise buyer job description

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REI is committed to becoming a fully inclusive, antiracist, multicultural organization. To fulfill our brand promise of enabling a life well-lived outside for everyone, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate shared values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism.

The Merchandising Buyer is accountable for the financial performance and operational management of the Climb category. With guidance from the Sr Category Merchandising Manager (Sr. CMM), they contribute to REI's success by developing business plans and driving sales, turn, margin and in-stock goals. Responsible for end-to-end product lifecycle management including assortment design, promotional product selection and contribution to Retail and Marketing storytelling. Manages work flow internally through partnering with vendors, planning, replenishment and collaborating with cross-divisional partners. Responsible for style plan management, and partnering with Merchandising Product Specialist to coordinate product data creation and maintenance. Builds and maintains excellent relationships between vendors and REI in order to achieve mutual goals of sales and profitability. Models and acts in accordance with REI's guiding values and mission.

Assortment and Product Planning

* Create assortment strategies and partner with Category Planning Manager to develop initial sales forecast for product category based on corporate and specialty shop strategic objectives; financial, market and industry trends; item and vendor performance (sales, margin, markdowns, quality and in-stocks).
* Build compelling assortments that meet the needs of our target customers by considering product attributes, intended end use, activity levels, pricing ladder, REI Brand Frame and market trends.
* Reconcile style plan and Marketing continuities with financial and space plan at class and departmental level.
* Set retail prices in accordance with market needs as well as corporate and vendor policies.
* Review and resolve in-season assortment requests.
* Work with Visual Merchandising on product presentation issues and opportunities.
* Communicate final assortment and department direction to other stakeholders within the company, such as the departmental teams, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Digital and Retail. Include information about cost, terms, price, distribution and marketing as needed. Coordinate and disseminate product information to Marketing through product review process and to Retail through appropriate communication processes.

Vendor Relationships

* Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure profitability.
* Negotiate with vendors for best costs, terms, discounts, freight, co-op and marketing support.
* Continually seek out new vendors and innovative product opportunities.
* Gain vendor support for corporate inventory and terms initiatives.
* Integrate Vendor Collaboration into negotiations regarding vendor marketing fund agreements with product vendors and follow up on collection as required.

Business Acumen and Planning

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**Introduction**

Barnes & Noble College is a retail partner for nearly 800 colleges and universities nationwide. We offer a retail environment like no other - uniquely focused on delivering essential educational content, tools, and merchandise within a dynamic retail environment on campuses of higher education. Our teams interact directly with our customers including students, faculty, administration, alumni, and the general public to provide outstanding customer service to sell or rent books, general merchandise, and an array of products and services for an academic community.

**Overview**

Barnes & Noble College is seeking dynamic, friendly, and customer-focused team members to work every week, year round for at least 30 hours each week as Full-time Booksellers in our General Merchandise department. In the General Merchandise Department you may assist customers with everything from school supplies, electronics, dorm, convenience, gifts, clothing and much more!

**Responsibilities**

**Expectations:**

+ Hang, fold, shelve, peg merchandise to a particular standard using a planogram or general merchandising guidelines.

+ Ability to use department specific technology such as CORE or Intrepid to answer questions, recommend products, place orders, locate items, search inventory, or meet customer needs.

+ Greet customers, describe merchandise, recommend products, and finalize sales.

+ Clean the store and merchandise to maintain an appealing sales floor.

+ Assist with processing sales transactions involving cash, credit, or financial aid payments.

+ Full-time positions require availability to work at least 30 hours on a weekly basis year round.

+ Schedules may be set or vary to meet the needs of the store.

**Physical Demands:**

+ Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and/or products.

+ Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

+ Frequent lifting.

+ Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.

**COVID-19 Considerations:**

Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and/or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.

**Qualifications**

+ Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to be considered for employment. High-energy, friendly personality, with strong communication skills to interact with a variety of people.

+ Outstanding customer service skills to match customers to products that meet their needs.

+ Basic math, keyboarding, and data entry skills.

+ Willingness to become subject matter expert.

+ Flexibility in scheduling is necessary.

**EEO Statement**

**Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.**

**Job Locations** _US-MA-CAMBRIDGE_

**ID** _2022-2127_

**Category** _Retail Sales Associate_

**Position Type** _Regular FT_

The outdoors is a big place and just as it offers endless adventures, so does our company.

Camping World and Gander RV Outdoors is the premier one-stop shop for everything RV. Along with RV parts and accessories, we also offer a full selection of new and used RVs for sale; service centers with over 2,500 bays and over 2,000 technicians on staff; over 135 collision centers; RV Spa detail and refurbishment centers; technical advice from knowledgeable experts and hard-to-find parts.

We are looking for a passionate Category Manager to join our merchandising team to help build the best assortment of products that meet the needs of our RV and Outdoor Lifestyle customers. The Category Manager works with vendor and cross-functional business partners to maximize business performance and profitability. This is a key role in the merchandising team reporting to the DMM.

We are specifically looking for candidates to fill the following outdoor categories:

• Chairs and Tables
• Outdoor Rugs/Mats and Lighting
• Camping

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop compelling Product Assortments to deliver on sales targets for $40 million categories.
• Responsible for assortment plans for retail and digital platforms.
• Managing vendor relationships including negotiations on pricing and product
• A passion for developing new product lines or discovering truly differentiated innovation
• Preparing competitive marketing and pricing strategies.
• Planning, monitoring, and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
• Preparing budgets and forecasting sales trends.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, economics, marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Four years of experience in merchandising or Inventory planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Must possess strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and initiatives.
• Experience with merchandising software systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Travel - up to 30 % Required

Job Location: Lakeville MN, Bowling Green KY, Denver CO, Katy TX or Chicago, IL.



Will consider remote positions if the candidate can travel up to 50%.


Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.


About


Camping World is the leading outdoor lifestyle retailer. Since the Company's founding in 1966, Camping World has grown to become one of the most well-known destinations for camping, boating, hunting, fishing, biking, winter- and water sports, to name a few. The outdoors is a big place, bigger than just RVs, but when it comes to your RV needs, we're your one-stop shop for sales, maintenance, repair and the industry's broadest and deepest range of services, protection plans, products and resources. We have over 200 locations all over the U.S. under our ever-growing company and brands. Just as the outdoors offers endless adventures, so does our company. Stay tuned to see how and where we grow next.

We consider Military experience equally as valuable as civilian work experience. Veterans, Reservists and Transitioning Service Members are encouraged to include Military duty and certifications on their resume and applications when applying for a position.