Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for providing the Vanilla Sky customer with merchandise that is trend right, timely and priced competitively. Buyer will provide strategy and vision to ensure business is being maximized while achieving fiscal goals. Buyer will be informed and react to the market and competition and communicate to supervisor with strategic plans to utilize information to drive sales and exit product categories in a timely manner for optimum profitability. Buyer will provide direction for product placement cross functionally. Buyer will be responsible for training and development of direct report(s) in the appropriate company reports, analysis, processes, and company values.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Appropriately value items and negotiates accordingly. Manage margins through cost adjustments due to late deliveries, poor selling, competitive pricing as needed
• Manage OTB; executes flow merchandise according to plan and sales trends stays within the financial plan of the OTB. Suggest markdowns, price adjustments, promotions to drive business
• Analyze and reacts to up and down trending businesses and communicates same to President
• Maximize product sales by working cross functionally with the allocation team for correct product placement
• Possess Intimate knowledge of Market Product /Competition and communicate the same with supervisors
• Consider all factors when making decisions including but not limited to the impact on area/company/vendors both short term and long term.

• Develop and train direct reports in all aspects of business, business acumen, relationships, and company values.
• Coach and lead by example: train on business presence, speech and how one communicates in the workplace and market.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5-7 years related experience.
• Ability to travel and shop market and competition as well as Vanilla Sky stores. Including overnight travel, 2 - 5 days to market monthly.
• Following work schedule as directed.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, maintain accuracy, initiative, and self-starter.
• Communication skills both verbal and written must be clear and concise as well as effective cross functionally.

ABOUT VANILLA SKY

Vanilla Sky began in 2009, opening its first boutique in Brooklyn, NY. Located in affluential neighborhoods, Vanilla Sky offers highly sought and in-demand fashion at an affordable price. The company has and continues to expand on the East Coast markets. Vanilla Sky boutiques appeal to the young and young-minded, between the ages of 16-45 that are looking for fashion, price, quality, and exemplary service.

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Vanilla Sky is committed through the investment of our team to deliver an outstanding shopping experience to our guests through the combination of fashion, price, and quality.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location