Job Description

Dillard's Department Store, Inc., one of the foremost names in Department Store retailing has an exceptional career opportunity available for a talented professional to join our fashion buying team in our Division office located in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida.

Work in a fast paced buying office environment for a major retail department store. An assistant buyer will monitor sales, inventory levels, trends, profitability and work closely with the buying staff and management to initiate the best direction for the product distribution within the Dillard's East region stores. The position is an entry level executive responsibility. The buying office is located above the Dillard's store at Tyrone Square Mall in St. Petersburg, Florida.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with medical / dental coverage, a retirement plan and generous merchandise discounts.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants may apply directly thru this link. Attaching a cover letter and resume in addition to completing the application is highly encouraged.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CURRENT DILLARD'S EMPLOYEES: Employees must speak with store manager and district manager for permission PRIOR to applying for this position. Once you have been given permission to apply, you must state that you have permission in your attached cover letter.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support management with data and analysis. Work closely with an assigned buyer on all financial recaps and ensure the buyer is able to maximize the effectiveness of all reporting. Reports include monitoring sales, tracking orders, review sales to stock ratio and analyzing trends.
Work in tandem with a buyer to manage the vendor performance in order to achieve all financial goals.
Manages vendor performance and assist merchants in evaluating issues and opportunities.
Review replenishment by door to maximize product performance and minimizing liabilities.
Develop relationships with vendors to optimize brand names and fashion at Dillards
Professionally communicate with high level executives from within the Dillards organization and with our vendor partners.
Prepare all marketing and advertising proposals related to the assigned buyer. Review and analyze advertising results.
The position requires some travel; however, the next level as buyer requires heavy travel.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bachelors degree or higher
Strong proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A great entrepreneurial spirit is a plus
Have a strong business analytical and math skills

DESIRED SKILLS

Retail product development background or strong area of studies
Strong history of prior employment or field experience
Finance background or strong area of studies
Market trend prediction skills
Fashion as a passion motto

MINIMUM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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