Retail Buyer/ Merchandiser

POSITION: Retail Buyer / Merchandiser

DEPARTMENT: Retail

REPORTS TO: Guest Services Director | Randie Barnes

STATUS: Full-Time, Year-Round

Summary

The Lee Canyon Retail Buyer / Merchandiser is responsible for driving the product vision, purchasing strategy, and overall sales and revenue management of our Resort Retail location(s). This role oversees the full product lifecycle-from sourcing outdoor apparel, gear, and souvenir merchandise to managing vendor relationships, analyzing sales data, and maintaining optimal inventory levels year-round. Additionally, the Buyer / Merchandiser leads visual merchandising standards on the sales floor to maximize sales and deliver an exceptional shopping experience for our resort guests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Buying & Assortment Planning: Plan, select, and order outdoor gear, technical apparel, accessories, and branded merchandise that align with guest demand, resort trends, and target profit margins across both winter and summer seasons.
• Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimums, and delivery schedules, and resolve order discrepancies or return authorizations.
• Inventory & Open-to-Buy Management: Monitor inventory turns, stock levels, and sell-through rates; manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB) budget to ensure healthy inventory balance and cash flow throughout the year.
• Visual Merchandising & Floor Layouts: Design dynamic visual displays, floor sets, and product arrangements that reflect seasonal changes, highlight key inventory, and encourage guest engagement. Provide visual merchandising for the Retail Supervisor and team to execute.
• POS & Data Entry: Accurately enter buy sheets, purchase orders, receiving data, price changes, and markdowns into the retail POS/inventory management system.
• Store Operations & Team Collaboration: Partner with the Retail Sales team to gather guest feedback, train staff on new product lines and technical features, and assist on the retail floor during peak volume periods.