Associate Buyer, Retail

Associate Buyer Retail

FLSA Classification: Full-Time Exempt

Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum documents and interprets the history of country musica musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city the state and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums the museum proudly combines subject expertise ambitious research and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music art and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs publications and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print a letterpress print shop opened in 1879 and it operates Historic RCA Studio B where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.

What We Offer for Full-Time Staff:

• Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Options
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)
• 401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
• Continuing Professional Offerings
• Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself Family and Friends)
• Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo Dollywood Theme & Water Parks National Museum of African American Music tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium and more)
• Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
• Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings Concerts and Special Events
• Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
• FSA and Dependent Care Options
• Dog Friendly Work Environment
• Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Departmental Overview: The retail department encompasses two brick-and-mortar stores located within the Museum building: the Museum Store and Hatch Show Print store. Additionally e-commerce and wholesale operations are key components of the business.

Position Overview: The Associate Buyer plays a key role in developing a product assortment that resonates with guests and generates vital operating revenue for the Museum. This position combines creativity with data-driven decision-making and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams. This role is based at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville and reports to the Director of Retail. The Associate Buyer does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Specific Job Duties:

• Collaborate with retail leadership to develop product assortment that aligns with customer needs and meets divisional revenue profit margin and inventory turnover objectives.
• Responsible for SKU set up purchase order entry and maintaining inventory data.
• Ensure product data is up-to-date and accurately synched across systems and sales channels.
• Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities and risks. Travel to trade shows and vendor meetings with retail team to select merchandise and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Work with a wide variety of product categories including apparel accessories gifts home kids and more.
• Provide sales analysis to retail leadership as needed and offer strategic recommendations and insights to improve profitability.
• Work closely with store managers to communicate and uphold visual merchandising standards and ensure sales staff are equipped with product knowledge.
• Bring positive recognition to CMHOFs brand through professionalism enthusiastic attitude and effective communication.
• Represent CMHOFs core values emphasizing a positive work environment that is fun and unique.
• Ability to perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by Director of Retail without hesitation.

Minimum Requirements:

• College degree or 2-4 years of relevant experience in multi-store or omni-channel retail

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with retail POS systems and ERP software
• Experience with Shopify e-commerce platform
• Knowledge of retail inventory control processes

Key Qualifications (Knowledge Skills & Abilities):

• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Upbeat and energetic
• Demonstrates empathy and a sense of ownership actively striving to make anothers experience better
• Strong communication skills (oral written and presentation)
• Hands-on initiator and hard worker
• Detail-oriented
• A team player
• Ethical honest and accountable
• Punctual and reliable

Notes to Applicant:

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes characteristics and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect communication and understanding while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills experience and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin political affiliation gender identity sexual orientation disability genetic information or characteristics age membership in an employee organization military or veteran status or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification including federally mandated E-Verify processes as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

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