Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute buying strategies designed to meet or exceed sales, margin and inventory turnover goals
- Manage all aspects of the merchandise offering including product selection, vendor negotiations, promotional planning, store placement and distribution.
- Partner with marketing team to design marketing and promotional plans that maximize incremental sales. Ensure accuracy of promotional information including pricing and inventory turnover goals
- Establish collaborative relationship with the supply chain team to ensure the proper balance and availability of merchandise.
- Frequent store visits, as well as other comparative retail stores, on a regular basis to identify new trends and opportunities, evaluate merchandise mix, evaluate competition, and translate findings into executable product plans
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree from a university or equivalent experience / training.
- Preferred Experience: 3 or more years of related experience (Health or Skin Care)
- Technical Skills: Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs as well as retail math; Strong merchandising, product, trend and analytical skills