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HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:

For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!For more benefit related information please click HERE.

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SET THE COURSE

Responsible for meeting business objectives and sales targets.  The buyer plans and manages the assortment for both retail and ecommerce, the product flow for both channels as well as individual store assortment variances based on the diverse nature of location, size and type of store. Partners with the Design team to make sure product selection represents the appropriate direction of the brand. The buyer owns apparel product selection for Tommy Bahama retail stores and ecommerce. Ultimate responsibility for the achievement of the apparel retail and ecommerce financial goals through strong collaboration with all partners. Also responsible for distributing product information and ensuring that all dept. Merchandising team efforts support the Tommy Bahama lifestyle and brand.

BE THE ISLAND GUIDE

Bottom line responsibility for the achievement of sales plans, profit margin, turnover, and returns for the apparel line/category.Own annual/seasonal apparel business plans; including financial, merchandise assortments, classifications, and store sales/stock plans.Manage timing/flow of product, based on seasonal plans and entrance and exit strategies.Select merchandise across all categories of assigned brand apparel, delivering a strong brand point of view in our stores.Assort between stores optimizing the different geographic, climate and demographic profiles of our stores.Apply store knowledge based upon attributes, field input, store travel, and historical data to influence and direct distribution decisions.Collaborate with online Merchants to achieve the goals and initiatives for ecommerce.Analyze performance on business goals and implement plans to improve results.Research and analyze seasonal trends/opportunities for wholesale and design teams as our stores have the most complete and forward presentation of the brand.Responsible for accurate forecasting and appropriate adjustments to trend.Manage allocation strategies to ensure allocators maintain proper replenishment strategies of stock goals and flow plans, including stock balancing and timely transfers.Manage planning strategies to ensure planners maintain fiscal responsibility in the achievement of sales goals.Maximize sell through within selling cycles to reduce volume transferred to outlet, therefore reducing markdowns and maintaining profit.Identify key items and key looks for each delivery.Work with Visual team on merchandise mix to best convey the Tommy Bahama image.Launch each season with a well communicated product education program (generally presented at Store Manager’s Conference).Work with Regional and Store Managers, including appropriate staff, to ensure the needs of the store are being met.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

Bachelors’ degree (business preferred) or equivalent experience.6+ yrs. experience as an apparel buyer for a multi-location retail operation.Strong computer skills; including Microsoft Office and Super User with Excel.Knowledge of Tommy Bahama’s Image and how that translates to the assortment of the line at the retail level.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate concepts to merchandise team.Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships.Strong negotiation skills.Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.Ability to stay current with trends with a keen eye for fashion and a strong attention to detail.Demonstrates financial management, merchandising, analytical, assortment planning and leadership skills.Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast past environment.

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Pay Range: 77,968.80 - 128,253.13 USD Annual

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com.

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Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact the location you are applying to or send an email to our recruiting team at recruiter@tommybahama.com.

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