Buyer

DXL Group; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work schedule

Bring Your Dog to Work Days

Job summary

DXL Group in Canton, MA is seeking a Buyer on our Merchandising Team to translate merchandising direction into department product acquisition and promotion. You will drive sales, gross margin, and turn performance to support our merchandise strategy.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in specialty retail with $100M+ sales, plus strong knowledge of merchandise accounting. We offer health benefits, a hybrid work environment, flexible schedules, and dog-friendly days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3+ years' experience in specialty retail with $100M+ sales volume
• Strong knowledge of merchandise/retail accounting

Responsibilities

• Oversee department success by developing and driving seasonal business strategies that meet or exceed financial targets
• Partner with cross-functional teams to develop department concepts, key items, store assortments and promotional strategies that are commercially viable
• Handle vendor relationships ensuring product meets or exceeds standards and represents overall fashion direction; negotiate product cost, manage receipts, and align with financial goals
• Oversee, evaluate, and present seasonal strategies and performance at milestone company meetings
• Formulate department pricing strategies including first price, promotions, and sell-through dates

Skills

Merchandise knowledge

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

At DXL, we are focused on empowering the Big + Tall guy to look good + feel good. By joining DXL, you'll discover a passionate team all working together to make a difference by delivering a one-of-a-kind guest experience for our guy -- we get him, we respect him, we root for him!

Every associate has a voice and an opportunity to make an impact -- at DXL we care about our guy, our communities and each other. If this sounds like a culture you would like to be part of, then DXL is Fit for You!

As a Buyer on our Merchandising Team you'll have a highly visible role translating the overall merchandising direction into the acquisition and promotion of product for departmental categories of business. You'll be driven to deliver appropriate sales, gross margin and turn performance to contribute to the ultimate success of the merchandise strategy.

Using your keen sense of fashion direction and merchandising knowledge you will support DXL's mission by:

• Overseeing the success of the department through developing and driving seasonal business strategies that meet or exceed financial targets
• Partnering with cross-functional team members to develop department key concepts, key items, store assortments and promotional strategies that are commercially viable
• Handling vendor relationships ensuring that product meets or exceeds standards for quality and represents overall fashion direction. You'll negotiate product cost, manage receipt flow, and strategize business to meet financial goals
• Overseeing, evaluating, and presenting seasonal strategies and performance at milestone company meetings
• Formulating department pricing strategies including first price, promotional pricing, sell through items by planned out dates

We're looking for someone:

• With a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• With 3+ year's experience in a specialty retail environment exceeding $100M in sales volume
• With strong knowledge of merchandise/retail accounting

Here’s what we offer:

• All Your Basic Benefits (health, dental, 401k, PTO, etc.)
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule
• Bring Your Dog to Work Days
• And more!

The hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. While the compensation within the posted range will vary based on experience, skill set, and internal equity, it is uncommon for new hires to be placed at the top of the range. This is a bonus eligible position.

DXL is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizen status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.