Belk · 2 months ago
Buyer - Off Price (Hybrid) (New York office)
New York, NY - Corporate Office
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expBelk is a leading retailer in the off-price environment, and they are seeking an Off-Price Buyer to lead merchandising strategies for their outlet stores. The role involves developing merchandise strategies, managing vendor relationships, and analyzing sales performance to meet financial goals.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans, based on customer feedback and preferences, to deliver financial goals and business objectives while providing value, quality and on-brand merchandise for the outlet stores
Proactively identify emerging trends and leverage liquidity to test new ideas, driving sales and margin through strategic buys
Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class
Frequent vendor meetings and market trips to support reacting to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
Creates all necessary analysis based on trends, events and other store related needs
Works with Planner and Allocator during the planning process: in-season planning & revisions, assortment plans, store plans
Identifies opportunities to improve overall plan quality
Communicates effectively with all merchandising levels
Communicates effectively with stores and internal cross-functional partners
Builds and maintains strong relationships with vendor partners, while building a presence with new and existing vendors within the outlets and company
Reacts to feedback based on store and customer needs
Select merchandise; negotiate best costs and delivery of product
Manage all aspects of product placement, marketing and any pricing related tasks
Negotiate vendor allowances, returns, advertising co-op, and other terms as needed
Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information; implement strategies to ensure plans are achieved
Build a high quality merchandising team by developing partnerships, leading, coaching and providing constructive feedback
Leverages open-to-buy process to manage business in-season and maximize opportunities
Travels to all necessary markets and store trips
Ability to articulate and provide thought process behind solutions and strategic plans
Identifying emerging trends and shopping competition and market regularly
Lead, develop and manage Merchandise Assistant
Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule
Qualification
Required
7-9 years retail experience required
1-3 years retail buying required
Strong negotiation skills
Exceptional at relationship building and maintaining strong relationships internally and in the vendor community
Collaborative approach
Quick decision making
Deep understanding of customer behavior
Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel)
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
Clear retail math skills
Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits
Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Is multi-task oriented to meet deadlines
Possesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Company
Belk
Belk, Inc. is the mainline department store company with 305 stores located in 16 Southern states.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$485M2024-07-23Debt Financing· $485M
2015-08-24Acquired
2011-11-23IPO
Leadership Team
Don Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
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Hyon Park
EVP, CIO
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