Head Merchant & Buyer – Men’s Sportswear and Furnishings
Boyds Philadelphia is an iconic, luxury fashion destination. Family-owned for four generations, Boyds features Women’s and Men’s designer collections and accessories from the world’s finest brands.
The Head Merchant & Buyer for Men’s Sportswear and Furnishings is responsible for selecting and curating the product offerings and lines within the categories for the Department. This position reports directly to the CEO of the company.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the success of the category through developing and driving seasonal business strategies
- Assist in the development and execution of product strategy
- Ensure appropriate flow of inventory into department
- Maintain a full understanding of local market needs
- Participate in ongoing competitive shopping across the marketplace
- Leverage client feedback to build seasonal product assortments
- Identify and communicate vendor and product opportunities
- Attend market vendor appointments
- Build strong partnerships with key cross-functional partners
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion or related discipline
- 2-4 years of retail buying experience in similar categories
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
- Possess full understanding of retail business metrics
- Advanced knowledge of menswear trends
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to travel
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, stretch, push and pull
- Ability to read, write and understand the English Language
Other:
- Position requires working every Saturday
- Position serves as part of Management for Floor Coverage
- Position requires being on the Sales Floor for the majority of the day when not in buying season
- Relocation Assistance may be provided