Assistant Merchandise Buyer

Position Summary:

Assist the Merchandise Manager in developing buying programs for the Golf Shop, maintaining inventory and coordinating product receiving and pricing.   The Assistant Merchandise Manager will supervise restocking and fixture rotation in the Golf Shop and Tennis Shop and will work closely with the Head Golf Professional, Assistant Golf Professionals, and Counter Support Associates regarding all merchandise. The assistant merchandise manager will assist for both hard and soft goods.

 Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide input on the evaluation of vendor performance.
• Coordinate display of merchandise sold in the Golf Shop
• Work with the Professional Staff to take advantage of promotional programs, specials, closeouts, to increase profit margins and inventory turn.
• Communicate product knowledge from vendors and manufacturers to Counter Support Associates and Professional Staff in order to assure that product knowledge is current.
• Assist the Merchandise Manager with buying of hard goods according to industry trends, product mix requirements and prescribed buying plan.
• Attend online Trackman University to be able to custom fit members/guests utilizing trackman launch monitor.
• Stay current with all major hard good vendors educational offerings to assist members in selecting the right clubs or golf ball.
• Maintain a log of all special orders
• Attend Merchandise Shows with Merchandise Manager as needed.
• Assist the Merchandise Manager with monthly inventory control.
• Develop and promote daily sales floor promotional activity by maintaining merchandise displays, ensuring shop cleanliness and provide superior customer service to stimulate sales.
• Answer the phone and assist with counter duties in the Golf Shop as needed.
• Assist in designing and customizing display work.

This job description includes, but is not limited to, the duties and responsibilities described above.   Essential functions of this job description are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

 Knowledge and Skill Requirements:  

To perform job successfully, an individual must have some knowledge of design, buying, retail and promotions, merchandising and marketing.  Additional requirements include: inventory management, color coordination, product display, effective working relationships with staff and vendors, personal computer skills, ability to relate to customer’s needs, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 

• Writing Skills
• Communication Skills (Listening, Feedback, Presentation, etc.)
• Strategic Thinking (ex. creative floor plans & product mix)
• Collaboration with Team Members

 Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Respect
• Accountability
• Judgment 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

 QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   Assistant Merchandise Manager/Buyer should have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  The Assistant Merchandise Manager/Buyer should also have the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Assistant Merchandise Manager/Buyer should have the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  The Assistant Merchandise Manager/Buyer should also have the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY 

Assistant Merchandise Manager/Buyer should have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

No certificates or licenses are required for position. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.