Merchandising Assistant

Company: Gorsuch
Location: Vail
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Every year for more than 56 years, Gorsuch builds on its reputation for offering exceptional merchandise and unsurpassed services. Our goal, always, is to be the best we can be, and to make our best even better. That means staffing our organization with outstanding people who are inspired by the pursuit of excellence. The Gorsuch Merchandise Team is critical to our success. The highly respected owner led team is responsible for all categories of merchandise carried in our stores located in ski resorts in Colorado and Utah and sold through our e-commerce site and our 45 year old, mail-order catalog. As a Merchandising Assistant you will be working closely with the owner and buyers by providing administrative support. You will be responsible for a wide range of fuctions and will work hands-on in all levels of the retail business. You will be able to develop your own skills as a retail merchant with the goal of moving into a higher level position on the Buying Team. Other functions of the Merchandising Assistant would be:

• Run, verify accuracy of, and distribute sales and inventory reports to members of the Merchandise Buying Team.
• Assist in the creation and data entry of new products and purchase orders into merchandising system.
• Will assist buyers in submitting allocations and balancing of inventory between stores, distribution center and online fullfillment.
• Communicate with domestic and international vendors concerning new product lines, pricing , samples, and deliveries.
• Provide store associates with price changes and promotional signage for sale inventory.
• Domestic and International travel to assist buyers by providing reports and summary's as they are making their buying decisions. Skills & Competencies
  • Minimum 2 yrs. experience in retail environment , merchandising, merchandise planning or allocation, or relevant retail experience in a store on online business.
  • Bachelor's Degree , Retail Fashion Merchandising, Business preferred or relevant industry experience.
  • Proficent in retail math and MS Office Products including Excel.
  • Must be a problem solver with analytical skills; and understanding of forcasting, sell through and costing & margin.
  • Strong time managment and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills , both written and verbal. This is full time career position is eligible for the standard Gorsuch benefits inlcuding Medical and Life Insurance, 401K , Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Ski Pass Program, Ski Equipment Program , Voluntary Dental, Vision and Disability benefits. Salary is comensurate with experience at starts at $62, 280 Annual. PI175239778

Keywords: Gorsuch, Vail , Merchandising Assistant, Hospitality & Tourism , Vail, Colorado