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Retail Buyer

Benders Shoes and Gifts
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026

Help Shape What Our Customers See in Our Stores

Do you have a passion for retail, products, and creating an exceptional shopping experience? Are you someone who enjoys balancing creativity with analytics? We’re looking for a Retail Buyer to join our purchasing team and help drive the success of our merchandise assortment.

As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for selecting products, managing inventory, analyzing performance, and building strong vendor relationships. Your decisions will directly impact our customers’ experience and the success of our business.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and purchase merchandise assortments
  • Analyze sales, inventory, and market trends
  • Build and maintain vendor relationships
  • Negotiate pricing and purchasing opportunities
  • Manage inventory levels and product performance
  • Travel to markets and vendor appointments as needed
  • Partner with marketing and store leadership on promotions and product launches
  • Monitor key performance metrics including sales, margin, inventory turns, and sell-through

Qualifications

  • Buying, merchandising, retail management, or related experience preferred
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Excellent organization and time management
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Passion for retail and understanding customer needs
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Our Team?

We’re a family-owned retailer that has been serving northern Minnesota for over 50 years. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, a strong team culture, and continuous improvement. Our buyers play a critical role in shaping the future of our stores, and we value new ideas, collaboration, and professional growth.

If you’re excited about making strategic buying decisions and helping our business continue to grow, we’d love to meet you.

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $25

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