Buyer, Sports Accessories

Client Overview: 

Our client is a well-known international company creating the latest must-have sports apparel and accessories. Their innovative, dynamic, and creative approach distinguishes them as a leader in the industry.

Position Overview:

In this role, you would be responsible for assisting with managing all aspects of buying for sports accessories. You would manage the selection, purchasing, and delivery of assigned categories.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee opportunistic buying based on vendors or classifications; achieve targeted sales and margin performance

• Plan and execute merchandising initiatives for sport accessory programs; evaluate current item selling by program to improve all go forward assortments

• Manage retail presentation for all programs and present merchandising strategies and assortment proposals to retail partners 
• Coordinate and submit all product information by program for catalog development, including item line list, graphics, and costing. 

• Build strong relationships with vendors and exhibit trust, integrity, and follow-up; visit showrooms, select products, and handle negotiations

• Develop highly strategic buying plans by leveraging data and market trends to achieve forecasted sales targets and drive optimal sales performance 

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3 years’ related experience