Retail Buyer

Purpose: The purpose of the Retail Buyer is to fulfill assigned buying functions for all product vendors and categories responsible for generating business through year round seasonal and promotional buys to maximize sales and profits. Will work with multiple Yellowstone Club departments to design source and purchase branded products and work with the branding team to create and develop products for all brand initiatives.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure that each member and guest receives outstanding guest service in a guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every member and guest maintaining outstanding service standards solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.
• Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction display hospitality and professionalism to our guests at all times take pride in representing Yellowstone Club professionally with our members and guests and assure that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.
• Understand and apply all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for employees members and guests at all times. In the event of an accident or emergency seek medical attention if necessary and contact the General Manager or Human Resources immediately.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for planning managing selecting and purchasing goods and merchandise to be sold in the retail locations
• Continually look for new products and review existing ones to ensure the stores are up to date and meet expectations of membership

• Complete tasks and manage time efficiently
• Work a flexible schedule dependent upon business needs
• Engage both as part of a team and individually with minimal oversight
• Utilize computer systems for inventory tracking email communications etc.
• Support all Yellowstone Club departments by providing creative guidance and assistance with the procurement receipt and distribution of any departmental branded product needs.
• Attend meetings trade shows and conferences to learn about new industry trends and make contacts with suppliers.
• Ensure timely delivery of products and compliance with the contracts of purchase
• Create reports on sales budgets and member satisfaction and adjust strategies accordingly
• Assist in visual merchandising

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies procedures and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Meet departmental productivity organization punctuality/attendance and consistency standards.

• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Treat Members guests vendors customers and coworkers with professionalism and respect at all times.
• Maintain privacy of our Members at all time.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times.
• Communicateregularly and effectively with all employees supervisors managers and directors.
• Perform work in a safe and high quality manner.
• Project a favorable image of Yellowstone Club to Members and guests at all times.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings weekends and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Experience/Education Required

Strong analytical and reasoning abilities. Good understanding of general math and an understanding of retail math margins maintained margins discounts commissions etc. Eye for creativity. Friendly and outgoing personality. 2 years of buying / other relevant experience required. Product selection.

Experience/Education Preferred

4 year degree

Certificates & Licenses

Valid State Drivers License

Computer Skills

Strong Excel and Retail POS Systems

Language Ability

Able to speak clearly and effectively with Members guests coworkers vendors and other Yellowstone Club departments. Able to write clearly and legibly.

Math Ability

Able to perform basic math calculations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work for this position is usually performed in a climatecontrolled environment. However the employee may be required to work outside in extreme heat cold rain wind snow or inclement weather as the demands of the position so dictate.

Physical Demands

Meet the physical demands of frequent lifting climbing stairs/ladders moving fixtures etc. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is constantly required to stand and walk climb or balance and stoop kneel bend crouch or reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds The employee is also required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as but not limited to: preparing and analyzing data and figures reading plans and project related materials visual inspection involving property maintenance drive a Club vehicle inspect for hazards and safety violations and/or operate machinery as related to the position.

Receipt and Acknowledgment

I acknowledge and understand that:

• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and at this time I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor if at any time I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties tasks work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time due to business demands by the Club.
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies procedures rules and regulations of Yellowstone Club.
• I have read and understand this job description as outlined herein. I have been allowed to ask questions in order to clarify any points listed on this job description.