Assistant Buyer

Travel Traders, LLC is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the travel retail industry and excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. As an Assistant Buyer, you will assist the Buyer in purchasing and managing inventory, exploiting key relationships, and meeting financial targets for our over 200 stores in upscale hotels nationwide. Key Responsibilities: · Assist the Buyer in identifying and selecting products that meet company standards and goals for the retail travel industry.· Develop and grow partnerships with external suppliers and store teams to source relevant products and negotiate and secure the best terms and conditions of purchase. · Analyze sales data and market trends to determine inventory needs and adjust purchases accordingly.· Responsible for all assortment files and product illustrations, including national, regional, store layouts, space allocation, plan-o-grams, and re-orderable assortments. · Responsible for creating, distributing, and coordinating communication to the field, including system messages, memos, promotional calendars, product knowledge, and conference calls.· Submits system updates, price changes, and promotions to the Retail Data Control Team within the appropriate lead times.· Maintains accurate files related to, but not limited to, cost files, price changes, UPC updates, and assortment files. · Develops and grows critical internal relationships with the stores, accounts payable, and retail data control teams to ensure file integrity and meet business goals. Qualifications: · A degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred· 2+ years of experience in buying or procurement, preferably in the retail travel industry.· Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills are necessary.· Proficient in Microsoft Office with skills with emphasis on Excel with VLookup and Pivot Tables· Passion for the travel retail industry and industry trends Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This list is a broad description of the most routine job duties. Other duties may apply.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages and professional growth and development opportunities. If you are a motivated self-starter passionate about the retail travel industry, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.