What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Buyer position at Fleet Feet?
Overview
Our Company
We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 280 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced and fun, wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever it’s needed. We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand. We are always in pursuit of hardworking people to join our quest and bring our core values to life.
Responsibilities
As a Buyer, you will sort and manage inventory by having a clear understanding of store and customer needs. Buying decisions will be based on product selection, price points, and inventory levels. You will have the opportunity to curate an assortment of products that engage and empower your local customer base. You will place weekly fill-in orders, future orders and handle special orders. Buyers are responsible for ensuring core products and sizes/quantities are always available. You will lead training and product education sessions for staff, and also communicate drop dates, selling points, sell-through strategy, store performance, product launches, and sales numbers. You will get this information by collaborating with our vendor partners and establishing positive relationships with tech reps and sales reps.
Qualifications
Our Company
We believe Running Changes Everything. If you believe that, too, we want to talk. With more than 280 stores and a robust e-commerce site, Fleet Feet is the largest running retailer in the country. Catering to more than runners, we pride ourselves on having an inclusive environment! We believe it’s a privilege to serve and to deliver unmatched service and support when outfitting every customer. We like to keep things high-spirited, fast-paced and fun, wearing more than a few hats and stepping in to help out wherever it’s needed. We run together to solve problems, reach goals, encourage others and champion our brand. We are always in pursuit of hardworking people to join our quest and bring our core values to life.
Responsibilities
As a Buyer, you will sort and manage inventory by having a clear understanding of store and customer needs. Buying decisions will be based on product selection, price points, and inventory levels. You will have the opportunity to curate an assortment of products that engage and empower your local customer base. You will place weekly fill-in orders, future orders and handle special orders. Buyers are responsible for ensuring core products and sizes/quantities are always available. You will lead training and product education sessions for staff, and also communicate drop dates, selling points, sell-through strategy, store performance, product launches, and sales numbers. You will get this information by collaborating with our vendor partners and establishing positive relationships with tech reps and sales reps.
Qualifications
- Available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, days, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Professional and timely internal and external communication
- Strong mathematical skills required
- Ability to lift and move inventory as required (boxes can weigh up to 30 lbs)
- Process-driven and detail-oriented
- Able to work effectively in a cloud-based inventory management system
- Has a basic understanding of retail buying principles and best practices
- Strong communication skills and able to work within and manage a team
- Self-driven, comfortable making decisions and standing by them
- Proficient using vendor based order management sites (B2B websites)
- Has a basic understanding of inventory management
- Can follow a budget
- Support all Fleet Feet initiatives, activities, and functions
- High energy and fun atmosphere
- Training and advancement opportunities within the Fleet Feet brand
- Community involvement and community service activities
- Training Program and Product Discounts
- Passionate team members