Merchandising Opportunities (California Buying Office)
$31,200–$31,200 year
HybridLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Negotiate best possible prices on overproduced or closeout merchandise from designers and manufacturers to pass savings to customers. Execute successful buying strategies for trendy apparel, home goods, and active wear while sourcing high-quality, brand-name items globally. Drive sales results by identifying department store cancellations and vendor overruns to offer desirable, rapidly changing merchandise at 20%-60% less than full-price retailers. Maintain strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills with exceptional relationship-building abilities to manage a diverse team of nearly 300 associates in the satellite LA buying office.
Required Qualifications
- Previous Buyer experience
- Track record of driving sales results and executing successful buying strategies
- Strong analytical, financial, strategic, and planning skills
- Exceptional negotiating skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a comfort level in taking measurable risks
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and team collaboration skills
- Bachelor's degree
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