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Merchandise Buyer
Burkes Outlet
Bradenton, FL, United States
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Beall’s – Celebrating 100 years!
Beall’s celebrated our 100th year anniversary in 2015! Come join a team rich in tradition that is ready to adapt and evolve with the ever changing retail landscape! We are a debt free, billion dollar organization with over 500 retail stores across 16 states. And with an eye to the future, we are continuing to enter new markets and build brand loyalty with an increasing customer base.
Stable and fiscally savvy, Beall’s has long been an organization that represents tradition, integrity and ever changing sustainability. Our headquarters are located in the beautiful and sunny Tampa Bay area in the heart of Florida… approximately one mile from the nearest beach. We live and breathe the Florida coastal lifestyle and we are looking for new talent to join our growing team!
Merchandise Buyer - Bealls/Burkes Outlet Stores
We strive to hire the best and brightest as we expand and open new stores, adding new Buyers to our existing team. If you are interested, you must be adaptable, hungry, motivated and smart. You must be a business owner/driver, who can balance product, trend, and fashion with our customer’s needs in mind. Our leadership team places a large emphasis on talent and development and once hired, there are vast opportunities for development, promotion and growth within the organization. If you are interested in making an impact on the bottom line, while working in a fun/fast-paced environment, which continues to thrive in today’s economy then Beall’s is the place for you!
We are eager to meet Buyers prepared to make an impact on the following areas of business:
• Apparel (Ladies and Mens)
• Home Décor
• Housewares
• Special Sizes
• Childrens and Juniors
• Shoes
As a Buyer with our organization, you will need to bring an advanced vision of how you will achieve the business objectives while managing a team of Associate and Assistant Buyers. We are in need for talent who seeks development but can also strategically own a business and manage a team. Collaborating weekly with the Planning team is essential and strong vendor and market relationships are essential to your success. Buyers must be strong negotiators, have a great eye for fashion, and understand price points for merchandise, monitor sales, execute promotions, work closely with key marketing and ecommerce partners, as well as successfully drive sales plans. Buyers will lead a team and need to motivate, engage and inspire as well as provide leadership and training to others.
Do you have a Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of buying experience, preferably in department store or off price? Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Do you understand the market; know what is on trend today and for next season? Can you forecast for upcoming trend, do you shop the competition, have had success leading a team and managing a business? Do you have a passion for retail, fashion and a strong desire to join a team that is growing, moving forward, and has a history of 100 years of success? If so, join Beall’s today as we celebrate 100 years… and be part of the team as we work towards another 100!
Check out www.beallsoutlet.com and www.beallsinc.com for more information.