Associate Buyer-Intimates – Hosiery and Sleep
| Company | Target |
|---|---|
| Location | Minneapolis, MN, USA |
| Salary | $56400 – $101500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- A four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Strong financial, strategic and planning skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organization skills
- A performance-driven individual who demonstrates strong initiative and has superior leadership skills
- Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in ‘grey areas’ that are constantly changing
- Comfortable taking risks, working through change and supporting creative chances
Responsibilities
- Execute advertising plans and strategies for your category via ad item selection, space allocation planning, pricing, ad volume forecasting and productivity analysis
- Watch market trends, evaluate competitors, plan assortments and coordinate end-to-end promotional activities for the Buyer to review
- Help Buyers with system input of item descriptions and markdown updates
- Generate reports to analyze weekly and monthly category metrics
- Support the Buyer in guiding product development and executing the financial plan for your categories
- Manage communication with vendors to maximize sales and profit
Preferred Qualifications
- Buying or Planning experience preferred
- 1+ years merchandising experience preferred