Bring home the world. The world under one roof -that’s what you’ll find at Cost Plus World Market. We offer value-oriented home furnishings, decorative accessories, and gourmet food and wine from more than 50 countries.
Our stores have the informal, unhurried ambience of an open-air marketplace in a foreign land. And we constantly bring in new products from around the world, so our customers know they can always find something new and wonderful for entertaining or relaxing or just plain living.
Join our growing retail company. We value the talents each employee brings to Cost Plus World Market, and highly encourage internal growth opportunities within the organization.
Currently we are looking for an Assistant Buyer to join our Merchandising department.
General Overview:
Manage the daily operation of the department including planning, forecasting and coordination all necessary information related to advertising. Communicate with vendors and agents as needed and serve as the key department contact for stores. Assist the Buyer with developing seasonal, category and growth opportunities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
· Prepare advertising-samples, ROI’s, meetings and signs; proof ads
· Recap and analyze weekly sales data, recommend appropriate action to Buyer
· Assist Buyer with financial-markdowns and merchandise promotions
· Visual/schematic planning; shelf talker and signs
· Attend best seller and strategic planning meetings – present in Buyers absence
· Sample management including unpacking and sample house placement
· Reports and analysis; weekly and as assigned
· SKU maintenance-set-up & update
· Assist Buyer with product development
Job Requirements:
· 1-2 years experience as an Assistant Buyer with a multi unit retailer
· Experience with Merchandising software systems; AS400, Brio
· Strong systems skills; Microsoft; Excel, Word
· Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
· Strong business math skills
· Ability to work independently
· Bachelors degree preferred
Cost Plus World Market is an equal opportunity employer.
No phone calls or agencies please.
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