Company DescriptionSundance… A Place. An Idea. Celebrating and Enriching the Human Experience.Job DescriptionSundance is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join our team. Sundance is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer with headquarters located in Salt Lake City, UT. Founded in 1969 by Robert Redford, Sundance is a unique brand that supports artistic endeavors and focuses on creativity, originality, and inspiration.The Assistant Buyer, Market Apparel supports the buying team in the execution of the buying process by owning key administrative functions of the fashion apparel process and delivering on expectations with a high level of accuracy and accountability. As a key owner of the communication process, the Assistant Buyer communicates product information both externally to apparel vendors and internally to cross functional departments. Maintains in-house product databases to ensure product information is updated timely and accurate. Responsible for overall sample management and organization, prepares for product presentation meetings, and assists with communicating key deadlines to cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met. Essential Functions Inputs calendar date deadlines in Outlook for notification of order deadlines.Partners with market apparel sample room team member to process and allocate samples internally and externally.Maintains accurate and well-organized product racks by effort. Organizes and monitors the location of all samples and ensures they are available for meetings, as needed.Assists the Buyer in preparing samples, sample racks, and meeting set up for all meetings, including having accurate product information noted in line with process expectations and printing and/or emailing assortment sheets to all attendees prior to meeting.Compiles, prepares, and delivers the most updated samples to the creative team to ensure deadlines for photoshoots are met.Photographs, labels and files all samples in line with set process to support building of Assortment Sheets and Product Information sheet (PI sheet) development.Creates and maintains accurate assortment sheets, which includes organization and management of digital photography and filing, as directed by supervisor.Handles assigned vendor correspondence including collecting product information for Product Information sheet (PI sheet), communication of adopted styles, sending fit comments, and sharing sample or TOP feedback, as outlined and directed by supervisor.Checks digital catalog before printing for accurate care instructions and fiber content, as well as specs, in line with PI sheets.Creates and files the Product Information sheet (PI sheet) for buy process and copywriter process.Obtains all cost/MSRP information and MOQ’s for each item prior to presenting them for each effort.Participates in Market fit process, capturing all critical notes and direction and communicates to Market Vendors.Presents product to the copywriters for copy to be created and follow ups with copywriters with additional information and updates as needed.Manages and tracks all photo samples, communicate deadlines to vendors, follow up before due date, and communicate to team their status.Participates in the Pre-Walkthrough process in in preparation for the Walkthrough Meeting.Compiles, prepares, and delivers the most updated samples to the creative team to ensure deadlines for photoshoots are met.Checks dimensions and garment lengths in all Design to Production process (DTP process) and Bluelines to ensure they correctly reflect the item. Tracks all DTP comments to support accurate execution.Participates in special projects, as needed and directed.QualificationsHigh School Diploma requiredBachelors degree preferredMinimum of 2 years’ analytical experience in a retail or catalog environment preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Detail oriented, very organized and able to multi-taskAble to work with a sense of urgency and meet deadlinesAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business reportsAbility to write reports and business correspondenceAbility to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customersAdditional InformationIf you would like to be part of a great team, are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference within our company, apply today. This position is onsite at our Corporate Office in Salt Lake City, UT. Relocation will be required if you are not local. We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and great merchandise discounts. If you would like to be part of a creative team while making a difference within our company, apply today!For more information about our culture and brand at Sundance, please visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SundanceHoldingsGroupLLCFor the Sundance Story, visit: https://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/customer service/about us.doSundance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.All applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).