Merchandise Manager - Vail Resorts Retail - Broomfield CO
Merchandise Manager - Vail Resorts Retail - Broomfield CO
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Vail Resorts Retail is searching for a Merchandise Manager. This position is based in Berkeley CA and is responsible for 8 stores in the San Francisco Bay Area. Vail Resorts Retail operates over 200 yearround and seasonal stores under 40 retail brand names specializing in ski bike golf and fly fishing products and gear. We operate in worldclass locations such as Aspen Beaver Creek Breckenridge Keystone Telluride Park City Vail Lake Tahoe Minneapolis Denvers Front Range and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Job Summary: To fulfill assigned buying functions for 8 stores by being responsive to all stores needs. To generate business through year round seasonal and promotional buys in an effort to maximize sales and profits in your categories. Coordinate with Regional Buyers and DMMs multilayered market communications on general product mixes product strategies merchandising and marketing efforts across all stores.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Purchase goods for multiple locations
- Effectively manage sales margin and turns
- Evaluate sales trends and create methods for sales growth
- Coordinate efforts direction of marketbased merchandisers
- Liaison with marketing manager on marketing efforts product selection merchandising etc.
- Comply with budgets and OTBs
- Allocate time in stores to review merchandising receive feedback and become familiar with the customer
- Provide product layout and visual merchandising assistance to all locations
- Remain current on industry trends/products
- Manage and correct any warehouse problems in a timely manner
- Demonstrate strong analytical & financial skills
- Exhibit organizational and time management skills
- Travel to trade shows as necessary
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent work experience
- 2 years of buying/merchandising experience for multiple locations
- Proficient with Microsoft computer programs (Word Excel Outlook)
- Indepth experience with Microsoft Excel functions (V look up Pivot Tables Macros)
- Able to read and analyze retail reports and take action as necessary to adjust merchandising and presentation set ups
- Ability to fluently communicate in English
- Strong interpersonal skillswritten and verbal communication
- Strong organizational and process planning skills
Preferred Skills:
- Familiar with AS400/ Retail IDEAS reporting system
- Familiar with JDA MMS inventory system
- Specialty winter sports buying experience
As a Vail Resorts employee you get way more than a paycheck or even a ski pass. Our Total Rewards program gives employees access to some of the worlds most beautiful playgrounds and luxurious propertiesand the goods to enjoy each of them to their fullest potential.
Some of the benefits include:
- Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug plans
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan
- Free ski and snowboard pass to our worldclass resorts; including Northstar Heavenly and Kirkwood
- Employee discounts at our retail stores
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Auto Home and Pet Insurance
- Excellent training and professional development
Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury destinationbased travel at iconic locations we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.
Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
