Half-Moon Outfitters is a fiercely independent regional chain of Outdoor Stores that was founded in 1993 in downtown Charleston, S.C. We thrive on presenting a boutique selection of the best the Outdoor Industry has to offer and pride ourselves on being the first to the dance on the new, innovative, and most interesting products! Half-Moon cares deeply about a service model that is meaningful to employees, vendors, and most importantly to the consumer. We are currently hiring an experienced Apparel Buyer to join our team in Charleston, S.C. Local candidates are encouraged to apply!
What you should know:
Buyers play a critical role in supporting Half-Moon Outfitters' merchandising efforts. This individual is responsible for selecting appropriate products and implementing product strategies to drive sales growth, particularly in one or more merchandise segments. Buyers must have a strong knowledge of and passion for outdoor gear, apparel, and footwear. They must also be well organized and detail oriented. Work is performed on-site.
What you will do:
1. Select and purchase all women’s and men’s branded apparel within a budget.
2. Research and investigate emerging trends and brands.
3. Regularly travel to and meet with brand partners to strengthen the Company’s presence in the branded community.
4. Evaluate and update all go-forward items on liquidations at the beginning of each month.
5. Pre-line and evaluate product with vendors.
6. Invest time and develop relationships with upper management of vendor partners.
7. Evaluate and take corrective action regarding overperforming and underperforming brands.
8. Identify common power items and brands to be marketed by the Company to strengthen its brand image.
9. Meet with the Merchandise Planning team to discuss and determine brand initiatives.
10. Travel to Half-Moon locations to understand store needs.
11. Coordinate with District Manager(s) to evaluate category performance.
12. Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
· 1 year of experience in fashion/footwear industry merchandise buying, inventory management, retail, or related field preferred.
· BA or BS in Business, Finance, Fashion Merchandising, Consumer Retail studies, Textile management, or related field preferred.
· Excellent understanding of retail math and its application in planning and analysis.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis tools.
Additional responsibilities:
· Special projects, as assigned.
· Possess strong understanding of retail math fundamentals.
· Must be comfortable presenting in various settings among both internal and external groups.
Benefits:
At Half-Moon Outfitters, each eligible employee can participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, 401(k) with company match, merchandise discounts, Paid-Time-Off, Sick Pay, and Holidays.
EOE
...nursing. KeyStone offers comprehensive benefits for the Unit Clerk position, such as: ~ Challenging and rewarding work... ...nations largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built...
(Entry Level) Communications Specialist The U.S. Army is at the forefront of communications technology and bolsters one of the most robust communications networks on the planet. As a communications technician in 1 of the 25 Army technical communications careers you...
...restaurant group, JoseAndresFoodGroup \( \._**_Want to get an inside look?_** Take a virtual tour \( \.In this role as a Spa Massage Therapist, you will be responsible for performing and providing professional body treatments and massages according to established quality...
...Description Summary of Position The Senior Associate Athletic Director is a key member of the Augsburg Athletics department leadership... ...of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other...
...Job Summary The security officer is responsible for the safety and security of the people, product, property and information of the Company... ...a deterrent to theft while providing a high level of customer service to all existing and potential clients. The security...