Retail Buyer, Year-Round
$70,304–$73,733 year
On-siteMammoth Lakes, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute product assortment based on fiscal year budget and open to buy, managing revenue growth while protecting markup value to support gross margin and increase stock turns. Collaborate with team buyers to create all-encompassing merchandise plans for each retail outlet, including weekly execution for forecasting, planning, analyzing, and operational follow-through across all outlets. Analyze sales trends to identify and maximize growth opportunities, fostering strong relationships with industry partners and resort leaders to drive business results. Manage multiple categories and seasonal buying cycles with flexibility in work schedules, utilizing strong analytical and financial skills to solve problems in a fast-paced environment. Requires minimum three years of buying experience, a relevant degree, and familiarity with the action sports industry.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) years of related professional experience in buying, procurement, or allocation
- Ability to effectively communicate and present information in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization
- Ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage time and resources to be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Ability to analyze trends and make independent judgements which have considerable impacts on the organization
- Able to problem solve and work with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365
- Specifically, Microsoft Excel
- Familiarity with Mammoth Resorts and the action sports industry
- Must have a valid California driver's license with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years
- Must demonstrate flexibility in work schedules
- Ability to successfully manage multiple categories and seasonal buying cycles in a dynamic business environment
- Must be able to travel by vehicle up to 300 miles to the nearest major airports in Los Angeles, CA, or Reno, NV
Desired Qualifications
- Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or other related field
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