Assistant Buyer - Outdoor Gear Merchandising

Sportsman's Guide; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crecera Brands, driving Sportsman's Guide and other outdoor brands, seeks an Assistant Buyer to support the Lead Merchant across purchasing, assortment strategy, and cross-channel merchandising. You will help select products, partner with marketing and creative teams, and contribute to driving online sales for shooting and firearms categories.

The role requires a merchandising-related degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in merchandising/buying, strong analytical and communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in merchandising, marketing, business administration, or related field.
• Two+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, inventory management, or product development.
• Knowledge of the shooting sports categories within the Firearm industry a plus.
• Results driven and resourceful with strong creative thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven history of collaboration across multiple departments.
• Strong organizational skills. Able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Entrepreneurial-like mind with a team-centered approach.
• Computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Domestic travel up to 5% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maximizes online sales of an assortment of items through effective product presentation and accurate advertising content.
• Monitors competitor's pricing, content, promotions and assortment through internet, direct mail and store visit research.
• Collaborates on Owned Brand product development.
• Partners with Inventory Analyst to identify slow turning items and aged inventory.
• Implements strategic category direction through assortment, marketing recommendations, promotional planning, and content for all sales channels.
• Based on performance and experience, may manage specific category purchasing.
• Performs related work as required or assigned.

Skills

Merchandising

Product presentation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in merchandising, marketing, business administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Crecera Brands, driving Sportsman's Guide and other outdoor brands, seeks an Assistant Buyer to support the Lead Merchant across purchasing, assortment strategy, and cross-channel merchandising. You will help select products, partner with marketing and creative teams, and contribute to driving online sales for shooting and firearms categories.

The role requires a merchandising-related degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in merchandising/buying, strong analytical and communication skills,