Buyer: Softlines

WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our team in Las Vegas NVAs theBuyeryou will be responsible for procuring developing and managing effective merchandise assortments to achieve the sales margin and turnover targets for hisher respective buying areas. In partnership with their Senior Buyer and respective Planner the Buyer will create the appropriate merchandise mix and develop category and supplier strategies based on emerging market trends seasonality and customer demographics.What Youll DoLead and execute merchandise assortment and product strategies to achieve financial and margin objectives.Partner closely with Planning to manage OTB forecasting allocation reorders promotions markdowns transfers and RTVs across the product lifecycle.Own vendor relationships including sourcing negotiations pricing terms compliance resolution and trend identification.Analyze performance across divisions departments classes and stores to drive assortment inventory and pricing decisions.Support new store and new concept initiatives including market research assortment development and planogram collaboration.Present business results and seasonal strategies in regular merchandising and performance meetings.Conduct store and competitive visits to evaluate assortments pricing presentation and customer trends.Attend industry tradeshows to identify new vendors and emerging trends.Lead and develop the team through hiring coaching and performance management.Compensation 78000 - 95000MORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAMExcellent Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompetitive CompensationExceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and HolidaysGrowth opportunities and opportunities for career development401k with company matchEmployee Assistance ProgramCommuter BenefitsIncredible Employee Discounts through our Discount MarketplaceAbout WHSmith North AmericaWHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America incorporating Marshall Retail Group MRG and InMotion represents over half of the Companys international store estate with a collection of attractive successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.EEOADADFWPWHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sexual orientation national originancestry age gender identity gender expression militaryveteran status marital status disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.