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. Qualifications & Requirements 2+ years of experience in general retail buying, purchasing, inventory management, or visual merchandising across any consumer retail environment. Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management, Merchandising, Business, or equivalent practical experience preferred. Proficiency with Point of Sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Excel. Strong financial acumen with experience in margin analysis, Open-to-Buy planning, and inventory tracking. Creative eye for visual merchandising and store presentation. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work full-time year-round, including peak resort weekends and holidays as needed. Working Environment & Physical Demands Sit, stand, and move across office and mountain environments. Ability to regularly bend at the waist, squat, kneel, climb, carry, reach, and stoop. Lift, carry, and unbox inventory shipments weighing up to 30 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Perform physical tasks associated with store setup and displays, including reaching, bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and moving fixtures. Cleaning/maintaining store and department areas such as windows, picking up trash, shoveling snow, etc. Work in variable mountain weather conditions as needed when moving between resort facilities. This description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may adjust based on business needs.

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