Associate Buyer Women's Accessories

Tillys is a leading specialty retailer offering casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for young individuals. The Associate Buyer will manage specific product classifications to achieve sales and profitability goals while ensuring proper product timing, pricing, and quantity, as well as supporting various teams for effective execution of assortments.ResponsibilitiesManage a group of specific product classifications in order to achieve sales and profitability goalsEnsure proper product in the right time, price, and quantitySupport overall area of Buyer’s responsibilityResponsible for all fiscal duties consisting of; sales, gross margins, turnover, and management of open to buyResponsible for assortment selection and development consisting of; assortment planning, customer focus, trend awareness, timely interpretation, competitive shopping, and product developmentPartners with Allocation, Marketing, and Visual teams to ensure correct execution of assortments in storeResponsible for the Planning and Execution of buying consisting of; negotiation skills, vendor relations, problem solving, sense of urgency, quick reaction to business trends (reorders, markdowns, cancellations, etc.) and initiativeTrain and support Assistant Buyer and/or Administrative AssistantManage departmental work flow in Buyer’s absenceMaintains positive working relationships with vendors and internal partnersSkillsProficient in the use of Excel and MS WordAbility to perform all essential duties and responsibilities listed aboveDetail oriented and organizedMust be able to communicate in a professional manner and respond with timelinessAble to effectively use common office equipmentResourceful and able to research problems and recommend solutionsNumerical and analytical ability requiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsTrend and fashion awareness with ability to understand current trends, competition and marketAbility to reprioritize projects frequentlyMust have ability to multitaskIndependent, self-motivated, team playerAble to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management1-2 years minimum of Associate Buying experience requiredHigh School Diploma requiredBachelors Degree preferredBenefits401(k) Retirement Plan – Save for your future with our company-sponsored planHealth Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, life, and additional voluntary benefitsEmployee Discount – In-store and onlineDiscount Programs – Save on travel, events, and moreEmployee Sample Sales – Major deals on favorite brandsWellness & Social Events – Fitness programs, parties, and team outingsWeekly Office Snacks – Stay fueled with stocked treatsCompany OverviewTillys is a leading specialty retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories for young men, young women, boys and girls with an extensive assortment of iconic global, emerging, and proprietary brands rooted in an active and social lifestyle. It was founded in 1982, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.tillys.com/intl/default.aspx?intl=1.



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