Andrew Christian Retail Buyer, Merchandiser, Store Manager (West Hollywood, CA)

Apparel Retail Buyer / Merchandiser / Store Manager

Job Description

Andrew Christian Inc. is opening retail store locations. This position requires a broad base of retail experience in buying, merchandising and managing boutique style retail locations. This position plays a vital role in the introduction of new Andrew Christian products as well as non Andrew Christian product merchandising within our retail locations in order to ensure maximum sales are generated.

This position becomes the voice of the Andrew Christian brand by building engaging retail and consumer programs which raise mindshare with our target market and tap into consumer emotions to deliver a relevant brand experience that generates product sell-through at the retail level.

The key responsibilities will be to: Manage multiple retail locations with 10+ employees, including hiring, training, setting work schedules and day-to-day management of store and operations; Responsible for identifying buying opportunities of high end non Andrew Christian product lines, negotiating buying terms and maintaining strong vendor relationships; Professionally represent the image of Andrew Christian Inc. through product merchandising and the introduction of new product in our retail store locations.

Typical Work Activities

• Workplace staff scheduling for 10+ employees in multiple store locations
• Provide Retail Associate team development training to maximize customer service and increase sales (product knowledge, systems, policies, etc.)
• Overseas all day-to-day operations in multiple retail store locations
• Develops and deploys programs and campaigns to drive sales and increase market share with measurable results
• Create merchandising concept for each store to match demographic of store location
• Planning product ranges and preparing budget, sales and stock plans
• Selects the product lines to carry in each store, how many lines should be bought, and in what quantities negotiate best terms with vendors
• Ensuring that products appear in the right store at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities
• Liaising with Headquarter staff, suppliers and distributors
• Oversee delivery and distribution of store stock and dealing with suppliers
• Working closely with staff to decide how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales
• Producing merchandising layout plans for stores
• Set prices to maximize profits and manage the performance of lines, forecasting profits and sales, and optimizing the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
• Monitoring slow sellers, and taking action to reduce prices or set promotions as necessary
• Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
• Controlling stock levels based on forecasts for the season
• Using specialized computer software, for example to handle sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets and graphs
• Analyze every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colors or styles), and ensuring that bestsellers reach their full potential
• Gathering information on customers’ reactions to products
• Analyzing previous season's sales and reporting on the current season's lines
• Meet with suppliers and managing the distribution of stock, by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, agreeing timescales and delivery dates, and completing the necessary paperwork
• Identifying production and supply difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise
• Continuously identify new vendors, lines and items that enhance the consumer experience and maximize product sell-through
• Input inventory, items, prices and other item and inventory data into POS system
• Meet monthly sales objectives for stores
• Monitor and report on product turns in-store per category

Education and Experience

• College Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of merchandising experience required
• 5+ years of buying experience in the apparel industry
• 5+ years experience in leading a retail store team to achieve planned sales, enhancing customer relations and inventory control

Skills and Requirements

• Strong vendor relationships and competitive market knowledge
• Strong personal selling skills
• Ability to identify opportunities with upscale vendors
• Strong analytical skills
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Must be able to independently manage an account base
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Display a professional demeanor while representing Andrew Christian, Inc.
• Must meet all pre and post employment requirements, including but not limited to Background Check, drug screening, and motor vehicle review
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, up to 5 hours

Apply via email only: job-buyer@andrewchristian.com (please include resume, all relevant experience should be included, samples of work from previous companies, etc.)

• Location: West Hollywood, CA
• Compensation: Based On Experience
• Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
• Please, no phone calls about this job!
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Kris Iringan