Job Available Manager and Buyer

[RosemaryB]

Manager/Buyer
Rosemary Beach, Northwest Florida’s premiere Gulf-front community, is currently accepting applications for Manager/Buyer of Rosemary Beach Trading Company. Primary responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and managing sales associates, management of daily operations, inventory control, merchandise and product selection and placement, implementing marketing plans, and various other retail administrative and sales floor duties.

Responsibilities include:

• Training, supervision and development of all retail sales associates
• Ensuring customer service standards are being met on a daily basis
• Inventory management, cost control and budget analysis
• Perform market analysis, competitive shop and analyze sales trends to keep abreast of current fashion trends.
• Identifying emerging trends and develops strategies outlining strong performers, new opportunities and obsolete inventory.
• Selecting and placing orders of all seasonal product lines
• Work closely with vendors to arrange appointments to view new merchandise as well as attending various markets (some travel required.)
• Seek out new product lines and suggest new business ideas
• Create and implement marketing plans.
• Collaborate with executive management to recommend inventory adjustments and sale opportunities
• Creating floor layouts and visual merchandising plans

Qualifications:

• Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; or Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school; or a minimum of four years retail management experience and 2 years retail buying experience. Experience in logo apparel and gifts a plus!
• Communication Skills: Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and possess excellent telephone etiquette. Ability to answer client’s questions and successfully resolve issues and/or negotiate matters related to client’s account.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business contracts and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and/or staff. Must maintain clear and concise documentation and positive approach to conflict resolution.
• Computer and Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Must possess thorough knowledge of MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Explorer, etc.)
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram , or schedule form.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Rosemary Beach is pleased to offer medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance and company paid long term disability, optional life insurance, 401K, and paid-time off. All applicants must be able to successfully complete a background check and drug screen. EOE.

Please submit resume and salary requirements to Adrienne Moore at amoore@rosemarybeach.com