STORE EXTERIOR SIGN BUYER

Under general direction, responsible for the design, development, and purchasing of fixtures and supplies for the existing stores, new stores, and relocating stores.

• Negotiate price for all SKUs stocked. 15%
• Monitor instock levels for new store grand openings and relocations; work with merchandising to ensure acceptable level of instock for new store and relocation grand openings. 10%
• Monitor new store fixture deliveries. 5%
• Design, develop, and implement new fixtures, racks, and supplies. 10%
• Coordinate shipments with vendors to all distribution points. 5%
• Coordinate vendor rack development with merchandising. 5%
• Special projects as assigned. 5%
• Negotiate with suppliers for pricing, payment, and shipping terms. 15%
• Communicate with Store Development Manager and Region facilities on an ongoing basis- both in oral and written form. 5%
• Maintain various reports on progress, budgets, and inventories. 5%
• Coordinate corporate remodels and retrofit programs. 10%
• Analyze supply needs for chain distributions. 10%

• General knowledge of retail operations.
• General knowledge of product design and development.
• Ability to effectively monitor and develop subordinates to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and distribution centers.
• Ability to communicate effectively within corporate structure.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks.
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
• Ability to be a team player and is customer service driven.
• Responsible for inventory control.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.

High school education and a minimum of 2 years retail field experience.