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Associate Buyer-Intimates – Hosiery and Sleep

Associate Buyer-Intimates – Hosiery and Sleep

CompanyTarget
LocationMinneapolis, MN, USA
Salary$56400 – $101500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry 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