Assistant Buyer
Work under the direct supervision of the Buyer or Associate Buyer. Responsible for providing support to members of the Merchandising team. Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the merchandising function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, and planning and marketing merchandise. Assist in all administrative functions to support the Buyers. Communicate with Product Development, Marketing, Stores and vendors to provide information and problem solve. Assist in planning/coordination of availability of products for advertising and promotion. Assist the Buyer in assortment and category planning. Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and share information with the merchant team. Occasional market travel: visiting vendors, attending trade shows, etc.
Prior experience as an Assistant Buyer with a retailer.
Must be articulate, assertive and have excellent communication skills.
Proven ability to organize and prioritize work effectively with a high sense of urgency.
Bachelor's degree in retail, fashion or marketing preferred.
Vendor Management
Time Management
MS Word
MS Excel skills
Analytical skills (data driven)
Verbal communication
Prioritizing skills
written communication
Self-Motivated
Adaptability
Multi-tasker
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Assistant Buyer in 650 Liberty Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA is $50,000 - $60,000. Factors such as experience, qualifications, and the market rate may influence the actual salary offered to an individual.
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is an American chain of domestic merchandise retail stores. Bed Bath & Beyond operates many stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Bed Bath & Beyond was founded in 1971. It is currently part of the S&P 500 and Global 1200 Indices.
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