Clothing Buyer/manager - Kingston, Canada - Trailhead Kingston

Trailhead Kingston
Trailhead Kingston
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Kingston, Canada

2 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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JOB SUMMARY

Trailhead Kingston is a locally owned business specializing in outdoor clothing, footwear and gear for men and women. We are looking for clothing buyer with a passion for the outdoors to join our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • To create a buying plan for clothing for each season. Execute the plan by placing orders with suppliers.
  • Attend various trade shows throughout the year, ability to travel to shows.
  • Analyze sales reports to identify successful products and reorder as necessary
  • Review and confirm order confirmations
  • Communicate and continue to enhance relationships with suppliers
  • Prepare inventory and selling reports
  • Merchandising inventory
  • Being aware of trends and maintain knowledge of products
  • Work on special projects as assigned
  • Ability to supervise staff and assign tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Min 2 year clothing buying experience
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong multitasking and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to make tight deadlines
  • Strong understanding of industry trends and market awareness
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must have a strong understanding of retail math
  • Comfortable working weekends

COMPENSATION
This role is fulltime throughout the year including weekdays, weekends and holidays. The salary is $45,000 - $55,000 depending on experience with a bonus program linked to overall store performance. Benefits and RRSP contributions are also included.


ADDITIONAL PERKS:


  • Free rentals on anything we currently rent;
  • Product discounts: we offer staff members a generous discount and prodeal program;
  • Ongoing training so our staff are fully confident in our products;
  • A fun and collaborative work environment with likeminded individuals.

Salary:
$45,000.00-$55,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Extended health care
  • RRSP match
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear a mask and encouraged to sanitize their hands upon entry.


Work Location:
One location

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