Retail Buyer

At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable. As a Retail Buyer, you will shape the merchandise experience across Pursuit's iconic destinations by developing compelling assortments, sourcing unique products, and building strong vendor partnerships. You will balance creativity and analysis to deliver exceptional guest experiences, drive sales growth, improve profitability, and optimize inventory investments across the retail portfolio. Working closely with Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Brand teams, you will help bring each destination's story to life through thoughtfully curated merchandise programs. This position is based in either Canmore or Banff and is a highly collaborative, field-oriented role that requires frequent travel to Pursuit locations and an active presence within stores to understand guests, support teams, and identify opportunities firsthand. Success in this role is built on maintaining strong in-store relationships, understanding guest purchasing behaviours, and actively supporting retail teams throughout the operating season. Role & Responsibilities Merchandise Strategy & Buying Own assigned merchandise categories from assortment planning and vendor selection through execution and performance review. Develop and execute merchandise assortment strategies for assigned retail locations. Source, evaluate, and purchase products that align with location-specific visions, guest preferences, and brand standards. Increase destination-inspired, exclusive, locally made, sustainable, and Canadian-made product offerings where appropriate. Identify opportunities to improve category performance through assortment optimization and product innovation. Launch new products and programs on time and within budget. Collaborate with store leadership teams to identify assortment opportunities and local market needs. Monitor retail, tourism, apparel, giftware, and consumer trends to identify opportunities that enhance the guest experience and drive sales growth. Inventory Planning & Financial Management Own Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans and purchasing forecasts for assigned locations. Monitor inventory levels, sales performance, gross margin, inventory turns, and aged inventory. Analyze trends and performance data to make informed replenishment and purchasing decisions. Reduce stock-outs, minimize excess inventory, and improve inventory productivity. Ensure purchasing decisions align with budgets, inventory targets, and profitability objectives. Vendor & Product Development Management Build and maintain strong supplier relationships. Negotiate pricing, terms, freight programs, rebates, and product costs to improve profitability and support margin objectives. Manage vendor performance and work collaboratively to improve quality, profitability, and delivery timelines. Lead and support custom product development initiatives from concept through launch. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner closely with Attraction, Hotel, Brand, Operations, Finance, Initiatives & Experience and Marketing teams. Build strong partnerships with store leadership teams to understand market opportunities, guest feedback, operational challenges, and emerging trends. Align assortment strategies with business objectives, brand positioning, and guest experience goals. Provide regular updates regarding product development, sourcing status, launch timelines, and merchandise performance. Gather and incorporate feedba…

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