Assistant Buyer Job Chesapeake area,Virginia USA,Retail

Position: Assistant Buyer FT 2 6775

Job Description

OMB NO:

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6775

Opening Date: 27 May 2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1101-03

Position:
Assistant Buyer (2)

Salary: $44,036 + DOE

Location:

Chesapeake, VA - Headquarters

Overview

Overall responsibility of the designated departmental sales, gross margin and turnover objectives for the CGX retail organization. Manages all aspects of the business for all retail stores and web by creating effective assortments, influencing product creation as appropriate, maximizing business by style by store, managing product presentation and ultimately driving top line sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

Works under the general supervision of the Buyer or Associate Buyer.
Operates independently within the framework of CSC/CGX policies, procedures, and regulations.
Consults with supervisor on policy matters, deviations from normal procedures or unusual situations.
Maintains professionalism and courteous behavior, works as a team player, and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Receives performance evaluation on operational performance, skills evaluations, customer service, collaboration, teamwork, leadership and established individual performance objectives.
Attends trade shows and markets as appropriate; conducts store visits to evaluate merchandise presentation, customer demographics, stock assortments and inventory levels.
Works closely with Regional Managers and store management to address and maximize business opportunities.
Maintains collaborative partnerships with vendors, internal and external colleagues.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum

High school diploma or GED.

Two years general experience in merchandising and/or one year buying experience in a multi-store operation and one year general experience in merchandising. Degree may substitute for general experience on a year-for-year basis.

Demonstrated leadership experience.

Experience in Microsoft Office with basic Excel experience.

Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Preferred (in addition to the minimum)

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with emphasis in retail, business administration, or related field. Experience may be substituted for degree on a year-for-year basis.

Retail buying experience in a multi-store operation as a Buyer, Associate/Assistant Buyer, pricing specialist or merchandiser.

Experience with business analysis.

Advanced Excel skills.

1+ Merchandise Information System experience in a multi-store environment.

Experience in Merchandise Planning System in a multi-store environment.

Benefits

Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

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