Buyer - Cosmetics

Job Title:
:Buyer
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Department: Merchandising Reports to: DMM
Supervises: Merchandise CoordinatorPosition Overview:
Overall owner of buyership strategic planning, sourcing and procurement, and team development.Success Attributes:
Team leader & team player, positive, flexible, highly productive, organized, accurate, good communicatorEssential Functions:
Principal Accountabilities & Authority:
Coaching and leadership of team: assessment, training, and development, and career planning.
Ownership of category financial performance and analysis.
Category assortment planning and strategic development to drive sales across all media
Product sourcing, development and positioning
Pricing strategy
Concept development and management
Industry and category competitive and trend analysis
Owned Brand and / or product development and process management as defined by product / buyership strategy.
Promotional strategy and execution.
Ownership of vendor relationship and performance management.
Communication and coordination of Concept vision and execution with internal support partners.
Communication and Partnership with internal teams.Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.), or equivalent combination of education and experience
GIA PreferredExperience & Requirements:
2-5 years of relevant Buyer/ Retail Management experience preferred
1-3 years team leadership experience required
Passion for People, Progress & PerformanceShopNBC, one of the nation's fastest-growing retailers!More about us:ShopNBC is broadcast 24 hours a day, 365 days a year via over 53 million cable and satellite households (DIRECTV channel 370, DISH Network channel 228), and its programming is simulcast live on the Web at ShopNBC.com, where you can find over 10,000 items every day.ShopNBC offers a wide variety of great merchandise at incredible values up to 60% off retail value every day. Our customers are especially fond of our fine jewelry, brand-name watches, easy-to-use computers, cutting-edge electronics and more!The mission of ShopNBC is to be the most innovative multimedia network, offering consumers an entertaining, informative, and interactive shopping experience.ShopNBC, located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, approximately 15 miles outside of Minneapolis, is always looking for talented, dedicated individuals to join the team. We appreciate your interest in employment with ShopNBC!
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