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Spirit Halloween · 3 months ago

Assistant Buyer

US-NJ-Egg Harbor Township

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $55K/yr

0+ years exp

Spirit Halloween is focused on building a great workplace and providing fun experiences. The Assistant Buyer will support the Buyer and other team members in achieving departmental strategies, exceeding sales goals, and coordinating product assortments and deliveries.

Retail

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the merchandising function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, planning, and marketing merchandise

Analyze weekly sales and item performance with the buyer/planner

Assist in preparing merchandise and reports for weekly team meetings

Create, submit, and track purchase order worksheets

Assist Buyer in sample approval processes, organization, and maintenance

Work alongside Buyer to develop professional relationships with external suppliers and internal partners via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings

Work alongside Buyer to assist with visual merchandising in setting monthly floor sets and planograms

Assist with store operations with communication on product issues, concerns, and questions from the stores

Occasional market travel with Buyer: visiting store locations, vendors, attending trade shows, etc

Extensive trend research and competitive shopping to help identify new product and opportunities

Qualification

Merchandising knowledgeAnalytical abilityMicrosoft SuiteOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCreative aptitudeCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/up to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite to include Excel, Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint

Exceptional organizational skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Creative aptitude

Strong collaboration skills to partner with cross-functional teams