Retail Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Retail Buyer oversees the plans, selections, and purchases of merchandise sold in the retail outlets for the Bass Pro Shops – Hospitality division within their assigned category. This position is responsible for identifying profitable products, sourcing vendors, negotiating pricing and terms and ensuring delivery of merchandise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for researching consumer trends and ensure that planning and selection of merchandise aligns with business goals, and guest preferences. This may be done through online research, competitor comparison, partnership with Big Cedar Lodge stakeholders and attending trade shows, etc.
• Manages negotiations with suppliers and vendors including securing favorable pricing, payment terms and delivery options.
• Ensures that pricing of items going to sales floor meet company guidelines and price points allow for the preferred profit margin.
• Monitors inventory levels, manages budgets and ensures prompt replenishment to ensure that on hand stock levels meet company standards.
• Works with the merchandisers, store managers, and sales teams to ensure products are presented correctly, necessary training or communication on products is provided on new products as necessary.
• Consistently tracks overall sales within assigned category and analyzes guest feedback to help streamline and refine future buying decisions and negotiations.
• May directly or indirectly oversee a team of merchandisers or E-Commerce associates.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree:  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Fashion (if applicable)
• Certificate(s) or License(s):
• Years of experience: 3-5 years, 5+ preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and guest service abilities for diverse demographics
• Creativity and trend forecasting
• Knowledge of retail and sales
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (Provide travel expectations for this role)

• Up to 15-20% domestically for trade shows and vendor meetings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Select the options that best apply)

Regularly sits and does computer work.

Occasionally walks, stands, and lifts up to 50 lbs.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT: (Select the option that best applies)

Perform duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and goals. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

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