Retail Buyer
Company: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Location: Scottsdale
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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Job Description:
Retail Buyer
The Retail Buyer role is a full time management position
responsible for all aspects of Retail buying for the Fairmont
Scottsdale Princess. The Retail Buyer will be responsible for
fostering long-term relationships with internal leaders /
colleagues / departments, cultivating the product assortment, and
turning key vendors into deeply engaged, strategic partners. The
Retail Buyer will partner with management to set priorities and
execute the business plans and measureable business goals. The
Retail Buyer will direct and champion the product procurement, flow
and execution of retail buying while proactively identifying
additional opportunities to enhance future endeavors. Reports to
the Director of Retail and Resort Experience.
What is in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor
worldwide
- Learning programs through our Academies
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property
and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social
Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
What you will be doing:
-Will attend designated markets outlined by the strategic market
attendance strategy
-Create and maintain Purchase Orders and Purchase Order Log
-Align and work collaboratively with Marketing, PR, Retail,
F&B, Rooms, Engineering, CCS, HR, and outside vendors to
effectively manage and grow the retail business
-Support achievement of sales growth at a rate and profit margin
consistent with the strategic business plan
-Create, communicate & manage to strict timelines for new and
existing buys
-Cultivate vendor relationships while measuring vendor
performance
-Facilitate vendor opportunities
-Develop and maintain merchandising plans by shop and season
-Develop and maintain look book style outs for each shop by
season
-Develop and maintain product knowledge books for each shop while
growing the overall culture of product knowledge
-Maintain a high standard of communication with the Assistant
Retail Buyer/Planner, Director of Retail, and Retail Managers
-Produce weekly analysis on required matrix's
-Performs other duties as required and assigned
Your experience and skills include:
-Must have five (5+) years of experience in retail buying within a
fast-paced team environment with strong attention to detail
-Experience with Open To Buy, Point of Sale systems, floor plans
and capacity plans
-Total revenue for retail operation of Five Million dollars
encompassing six boutiques and pop up/seasonal shops o Collaborates
with retail planner to achieve budget, inventory targets, COS,
discount goals
-Must have schedule flexibility working long days including
weekends, evenings, holidays, and cross country travel attending
retail trade shows
-Strong understanding of product design and fabrication
-Working knowledge of Marketing, Retail, and Data Analysis
-Functional Knowledge and Business Expertise Required o Must have
Maricopa County Food Handlers Card and AZ Liquor Server
Certification
-Must have advanced knowledge of Excel(including pivot tables and V
look up), Word, Publisher, Retail Inventory Systems
-Proven ability to drive sales results through a strong level of
business acumen
-Demonstrated success in talent development/management
-Availability for varied weekly shifts including weekend, closing,
holiday, and peak shift
Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together,
supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience
Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Keywords: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale , Retail Buyer, Hospitality & Tourism , Scottsdale, Arizona
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