Footwear Buyer

2201 Trinity Church Road
Concord, NC 28027

Full-time Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Medical Dental Vision LTD and STD 401(k) with company match Merchandise discounts Paid-Time-Off Sick Pay Holidays

SHOE SHOW, INC., the country's largest privately held footwear retailer in business for 65 years with nearly 1,000 stores in 47 states, is seeking an experienced Footwear Buyer to join our team. This position is avaible at the Corporate Office located in Concord, NC. Local candidates are encouraged to apply!

The Footwear Buyer is a category owner responsible for delivering profitable growth through disciplined assortment strategy, financial management, and execution leadership. The role requires a merchant's mindset, decisive action, and the ability to manage complex vendor and inventory dynamics  Buyer operates with a high degree of autonomy, sets category direction, and is accountable for results from strategy through execution.

Own long- and short-term assortment strategy across assigned footwear catagories. Translate customer trend and completitive insights into scalable commercial assortments. Make independent decisions on brand strategy, SKU depth, flow timing, and exits. Ensure assortments balance volume drivers, margin protection, and trend relevance.

Own category P&L levers including sales, margin, inventory productivity, and GMROI. Manage open-to-buy receipts, and flow execution to minimize aged inventory and markdown exposure. Identify performance risks early and take decisive corrective action. Partner proactively with Merchandise Planning to optimize inventory placement and timing.

Serve as the primary decision maker and escalation point for key footwear vendors. Lead strategic vendor negotiations across cost, margin, and freight. Set clear expectations and hold vendors accountable to committments and performance. Develop vendor strategies that drive mutual growth while protecting company profitability.

Mentor and informally develop junior buyers or assistant buyers. Contribute to broader merchandising strategy and best practices. Represent the footwear business with credibility internally and externally.

• 5-7+ years of footwear buying experience.
• Proven ownership of large scale mult-regional coverage.
• Strong negotiation track ercord with national or global vendors.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen.
• Deep understanding of footwear trends, brands, and consumer preferences.
• Ability to balance the data and the product instinct.
• Agile and responsive decisions with ownership mentality.
• Experience with retail planning tools including Microsoft Office programs.

• Bosa Nova

• Travel throughout the U.S. to visit stores as well as possible international travel.

Your Career is waiting for you so please apply now!