Footwear Buyer

Salary: $70k - $90k

The Merchandising Department is seeking a Footwear Buyer to source and manage products that ensure a profit for the company.

Job duties include:
• Meeting and working with sales executives and sales reps
• Tracking sales and returns
• Strong price negotiating
• Broad knowledge of industry brands and trends
• Obtaining offers, selecting products from vendors and partners
• Working with current partners, finding new partners, and negotiating partner items
• Managing existing inventory and allocating inventory in high conversion categories
• Traveling and attending various trade shows and high-level meetings
• Pricing products and comparison shopping to ensure the lowest possible price.

Ideal candidate will have 3 years of prior Footwear buying experience. Must be confident, organized, pro-active, quantitative, entrepreneurial, show attention to detail, have strong negotiation and communication skills. Experience working for or with companies such as Zappo’s, Nordstrom’s, Footlocker, or similar companies is a plus. Marketing experience is a plus. Experience with Excel is a required. Bachelor's degree is required. 

For more information contact a recruiter at:

Parallel HR Solutions

801-386-8008