2138 Lead Buyer

Books-A-Million, Inc.

Houma, LA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Service Systems, Customer Support/Service, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Merchandising, Property Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Research Skills, Retail, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houma, LA
POSTED
15 days ago

Job Description

The Lead Buyer assists the management team in ensuring the ongoing success of the Buyback department and its day-to-day operation.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates product knowledge and expertise in Buyback.
  • Awareness of store inventory and trends in Buyback.
  • Maintains merchandising standards in Buyback to company policies and procedures.
  • Ensures efficient evaluation, processing, and/or merchandising of product.
  • Assists Managers with the training and development of Buyers.
  • Reviews buying reports for all buyers to ensure compliance with company policies and standards.
  • Audits buyback throughout the day to ensure all policies and procedures are being followed.
  • Ensures all No Retail product is moved to the back room daily.
  • Creates features for area as assigned by Manager.
  • Successfully promotes all Company initiatives when interacting with customers.
  • Provides the highest level of customer service to each customer.
  • Ensures customers receive a fast and friendly purchasing experience.
  • Researches and inputs product and customer information into the system according Company procedure.
  • Provides quotes to customers for purchase of product and authorizes the intake of product into store inventory.
  • Monitors and maintain assigned area's cleanliness, providing a clean workplace which includes dusting, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and assisting in the general maintenance of the building.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Management and Development
  • Action Orientation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Customer service experience required, buying experience preferred
  • Knowledgeable about product, with ability to research market trends
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Successful completion of all background screenings

Preferred Skills

  • Computer and cash register skills

Physical and Environmental Requirements

  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to use hands/arms to operate a keyboard and telephone for repetitive motion activities
  • Must be able to lift or team lift objects up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance
  • Must be able to communicate using speech, sight, and sound with or without an assistive device
  • Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, or crouch while performing daily activities of the job

About the Company

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Books-A-Million, Inc.