Title: Assistant Merchant/ Assistant Buyer

Pay Rate: $28

Location/Remote: fully remote but bay area preferred

Start Date: ASAP

Duration/End: 6 months, can extend

Hours per week: 40

Vaccination Required: Yes

You will be assisting the Merchant/Director in executing brand strategies and negotiations and achieving category goals.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in management of execution of brand strategies & negotiations with brands.
Management of brand priorities, promotions and markdowns and own communication process to cross functional teams.
Management of brand assortments, including productivity and timeliness of posting.
Communication with brands on business related issues. (Bi-Weekly/Monthly calls & meetings)
Meeting preparation; including ad hoc reporting
Analysis of the business; brand/department reporting.
Vendor follow-up regarding logistic issues as necessary.
Leadership potential to manage department projects and brand businesses

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

College degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum 3 years retail buying office experience
Excellent technical skills – MS Office (Excel, Word); merchant systems
Problem solving and analytical skills
Strong numbers aptitude
Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities
Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation and presentation skills
Flexible, team player