Sport Chalet is looking for an Assistant Buyer –Athletics (Hardlines) to join the team in La Canada, CA.

Sport Chalet has been a leader in the specialty sporting goods arena for over 50 years. With stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah, Sport Chalet is renowned for providing a level of service that is unparalleled in the retail sporting goods industry. In an effort to support our corporate buying division, we are seeking an experienced ASSISTANT BUYER to become the newest member of our Buying Team. Our dynamic team strives to enhance the customers shopping experience, and is driven not to be the biggest, but the BEST.

An assistant buyer is primarily responsible for assortment planning, product development, selection and promotion, vendor negotiation, gross margin and inventory control, develop store merchandising directives. This position is heavily administrative.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-- Review/develop product lines and assortments to achieve budgeted sales and gross margin
-- Own the Ecommerce categories related to the business
-- Negotiate firmly while building strong vendor relationships
-- Maintain accountability for all non-E3 merchandise under buying supervision
-- Work with and direct team to improve performance and achieve professional and business goals -- Seek and develop new categories, trends, and exclusives
-- Recommend items and vendors for advertising to drive additional sales
-- Negotiate with vendors purchase terms: Cost, payment terms, co-op money, returns/exchanges, freight/terms of delivery, Opportunity buys, etc.
-- Procure and supervise the expenditure of all vendor co-op advertising funds
-- Maintain support documentation
-- Control markdown timeliness and total dollars
-- Work with merchandising teams to create exciting in-store displays and merchandising directives leading to increased sales and profit opportunities including vendor POP, end caps, and overhead displays
-- Collaborate with marketing on photoshoots, promotions and sales
-- Collaborate with Training Department on vendor clinics
-- Ensure vendor compliance with shipping and pricing policies
-- Connect with our consumer through our lifestyle brand
-- Visit stores as needed
-- Manage and execute strategic projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

-- Minimum of 2 - 3 years retail experience with progressive responsibilities with 1 year as an assistant buyer a plus
-- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
-- Strong mathematics skills (Basic Retail Math) highly analytical entrepreneurial thinker
-- Familiarity with the Open-To-Buy process a plus
-- Must have strong computer skills, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
-- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
-- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
-- Able to work independently with little supervision
-- Strong communication skills, both verbal & written
-- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize
-- Strong attention to detail
-- Technical knowledge of related products a plus
-- Experience at retail level preferred

Sport Chalet is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and generous discounts.

To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye.