Belk · 22 hours ago
Associate Buyer (Hybrid)
Charlotte, NC - Corporate Office - Merchandising
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$56K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expBelk is a retail company seeking an Associate Buyer to drive merchandise strategy and assortments. The role involves purchasing and negotiating merchandise, collaborating with planners, and analyzing business trends to maximize opportunities.
E-CommerceRetailRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Develop and execute merchandise strategies and assortment plans, based on customer feedback and preferences, to deliver financial goals and business objectives
Collaborate with Buyer and Planner on development of merchandise financial plans and by-door plans by providing regular and timely input; assist in building clusters and determining assortment layers
Build and maintain strong partnerships with vendors
Select merchandise; negotiate best costs and delivery of product
Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information; implement strategies to ensure plans are achieved
Analyze the business to identify trends and capitalize on opportunities
Execute advertising strategies
Build a high quality merchant team by developing partnerships, leading, coaching and providing constructive feedback
Travels to all necessary markets and store trips
Builds and maintains productive relationships with peers and members of the merchant team
Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class
Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
Maintains professionalism in work relationships and habits
Provides direction, counseling and coaching to staff
Develops creative solutions to business issues
Works effectively with staff and Divisional/BSS management to achieve sound financial and merchandising solutions based on analysis, input and experience
Identifies emerging trends and shops competition and market regularly
Communicates effectively with stores and vendors
Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience
1-3 years of retail buying experience required
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem solving skills
Is highly organized and able to multitask
Builds and maintains productive relationships with peers and members of the merchant team
Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills
Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
Analyzes business to the lowest level to identify opportunities in sales, inventory, and margin by store, department, and class
Reacts to business trends in a timely and efficient manner
Adapts to shifting circumstances in a business environment
Possesses strong merchandising, product and marketing skills
Proficient in business-related computer software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, etc.)
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
H
Hyon Park
EVP, CIO
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