Buyer, Retail

Description

Job Type
Full-time

Description
evo

Purpose:

To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most.

Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

The Buyer shapes our product assortment, vendor relationships, and overall business strategy. Working across departments, this role will craft assortment strategies that align with customer preferences, drive revenue growth, and enhance brand loyalty. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end buying process, from writing orders and managing inventory to negotiating terms with vendors and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Buyer will be responsible for executing pricing and promotional strategies, analyzing market trends, and contributing to the success of the business by achieving revenue, margin, and inventory performance goals.

The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program
  * and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note:

Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

The Opportunity

• Develop and implement product assortment strategies that align with customer preferences and budget, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating discounts, terms, and identifying growth opportunities to enhance the product lineup.
• Manage the complete buying cycle, including writing orders, overseeing reorders, cancellations, and closeouts, achieving vendor deadlines for optimal discounts and payment terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and markdown cadence to meet sales margin objectives.
• Analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for introducing new brands and products to market, keeping evo at the forefront of industry trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Marketing, Store, and Digital Content to develop seasonal assortment plans and ensure cohesive strategies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Buyers and Data Specialists, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Monitor sales performance, manage inventory positions, and propose adjustments as needed to achieve margin goals and meet business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The Must Haves

• Preferably located in Seattle, WA
• 5 years experience in buying, merchandising, or a related field, with a strong track record of successfully managing product assortments and vendor relationships.
• Proven strong analytical and effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure while remaining flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Keen attention…