BUYING COORDINATOR (PT / FT)

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is geared towards an outgoing and well-organized multi-tasker, who can assist our buyer(s) by efficiently managing the Buying Department within our Mequon Retail Store. This individual will communicate, educate, and sell our clients on our Buy-Sell-Trade process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
● Educating and selling customers on our Buy-Sell-Trade
● Face-to-face interaction with customers
● Handling company inquiries (both email & phone)
● Assisting our customers with the contractual intake and acquisition of inventory at our Buying Counter
● Creating and completing purchase orders through QuickBooks
● Maintaining a clean and orderly area to ensure the Buying Department operates efficiently
● Assisting our Buyers in product review and acquisition
● Communicating with the inventory processors to facilitate production of product to our sales floor and meet deadlines for merchandise review
● Keeping detailed reports and balance sheets for acquisitions
● General retail support (as needed)
● Assisting upper management with special projects
● Following FIFTH-MAIN guidelines and procedures; facilitate the training of oncoming associates

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
●People-person, outgoing and exhibits patience when working with customers
● Management / sales / customer service experience
● Effective verbal and written communication skills
● Legible and neat handwriting
● Attention to detail
● The ability to self-manage and multi-task while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
● Basic understanding of fashion and its terminology; a plus if current with fashion trends, designers and resale markets
● Proficient with primary computer functions including the Google Docs, QuickBooks, Excel
● Excellent work ethic, goal-oriented, self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic
● The ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and stand for 8 hours
● Trustworthy
● Regular, dependable attendance
● A consistent positive attitude / team contributor

WAGE: $20.00 per hour

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
● Healthcare benefits available for full-time employees
● Salary option for full-time employees
● Advancement opportunities
● Paid training
● Merchandise discounts
● Excellent retail hours

ABOUT THE COMPANY: FIFTH-MAIN is a community-based and global-minded company focused on extending the life cycle of women's wearable goods, while providing opportunity, innovation, and organization within the industry of sustainable fashion and resale.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Visit us in person at our Mequon Retail Store during our regular store hours to complete an application and briefly meet with one of our General Managers to discuss the job opportunity. An application completed in-house is required prior to hiring.

HOURS: We are offering up to 40 hours of employment (Tuesday through Sunday). Two Saturdays and every Sundays are required per month. The position is specific to our Mequon location only.

BUYING COUNTER EXCLUSIVELY AT MEQUON
1550 W. Mequon Rd.
Wednesday - Saturday (10 - 5) Sunday (11 - 4)

RETAIL LOCATIONS & HOURS OF OPERATION:

Mequon:
Monday (10 - 5)
Tuesday - Saturday (10 - 6)
Sunday (11 - 4)
(262) 242-211 0

Port Washington:
118 N Franklin St.
Thursday - Saturday (10 - 5)
Sunday (10 - 4)
(262) 536-4300

Thiensville:
174 S. Main St.
Tuesday - Saturday (10 - 6)
(262) 302-4226

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person