Buyer

Retail Buyer

Job Summary:

At the Hermitage Golf Course, we are committed to providing a great place to work in a fun golf-centered environment. We are seeking an individual who is passionate, detail-oriented and ready to be a team player.

As the retailer buyer, your goals will be to maximize sales and profitability of the golf shop retail operations through the development and implementation of strategies, analysis, and appropriate reactions to sales trends along with overall support of golf shop sales, growth margin and turnover objective.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop business and long-range marketing plans supporting retail departmental goals, directions and priorities.
• Train, motivate, and develop golf staff to ensure effective performance and growth through on the job training to sell and promote retail items.
• Complete accurate forecasts evaluating financial components based on current trends, and knowledge of future events impacting business.
• Develop strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and maximize business performance and profitability.
• Formulate pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotions; authorizing clearance sales, and studying trends to develop a strong annual buying plan.
• Ensure availability of merchandise and services by approving and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Work with vendors to ensure proper payment of invoices in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, refreshed, and organized golf shop, club displays and storage room.
• Responsible for writing orders, receiving merchandise, pricing merchandise, displaying merchandise, paying vendors, establish SOP’s, and other general merchandise duties.
• Develop annual buying plan to sell in excess of $750,000 in gross merchandise sales.
• Schedule appointments with manufacturer representatives for the purchasing of all soft goods and reviewing of all quality lines.
• Available to attend national and local P.G.A. merchandise shows.

Job Requirements:

• 1-year experience as a merchandise buyer - required
• 2-years’ experience in managing a staff of 2 or more people at supervisor level - strongly preferred
• Member of the AGM (Association Golf Merchandisers) - preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and inventory systems - required
• Possess strong communication, organizational and people skills.
• Possess basic information on inventory control procedures.
• Previous retail or Club experience within hospitality, hotel and or golf environment is preferred.
• Have the ability to deal with people in a courteous, professional manner.
• Fluent communication both written and verbal, in English.
• Possess strong communication, both written and oral, and organizational skills

Schedule & Compensation

This is a salaried, exempt position with the expectation of working 40 hours per week. Starting salary is depending upon experience but fluctuates between $55,000 - $65,000. We offer health, dental and vision insurance (eligible after 60 days of employment on the first of the following month). We offer PTO and 401(k), free golf and one daily meal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Old Hickory, TN 37138: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Merchandising (Required)
• Purchasing (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $750,000