Buyer

Jobtailor; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Jacksonville seeks a Merchandising professional to own category strategy, curate compelling assortments, and drive performance across defined product categories.

You will collaborate with Planning, Product, Marketing, Site Experience and Supply Chain to optimize sales, margins, and inventory while delivering fans a best-in-class experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Merchandising or Buying with proven assortment management and vendor partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills and data-informed decision making.
• Passion for product, fans, and delivering innovation at speed.
• Team player with accountability and growth mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Experience in vertical/private brand and market vendor businesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver business and fan impact through bold leadership and category ownership.
• Curate a compelling assortment and drive performance across the product category.
• Manage an assortment that delivers for fans—financially, emotionally, and experientially.
• Develop vendor relationships and cross-functional partnerships for long-term growth.
• Partner with Planning, Product Development, Site Experience, Marketing, and Supply Chain to execute strategy.
• Own in-season management of sales, margin, inventory, and turn for the category.
• Track category performance and recommend profitable growth actions.

Skills

Merchandising or Buying experience

Analytical skills

Fan-focused mindset

Team player

Communication skills

Integrity and professionalism

Vertical/private brand experience (PBP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and category ownership.
• Curate a compelling assortment and drive performance across defined product category.
• Manage an assortment that delivers for fans—financially, emotionally, and experientially.
• Develop vendor relationships and cross‑functional partnerships that sustain long‑term category growth.
• Partner closely with Planning, Product Development, Site Experience, Marketing, and Supply Chain to execute a category strategy aligned to brand goals and financial targets.
• Own in‑season management of sales, margin, inventory, and turn for the category.
• Track and report on category performance; make recommendations to accelerate profitable growth.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in Merchandising or Buying, with proven success in assortment management and vendor partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make data‑informed decisions.
• Passion for product, fans, and delivering innovation at speed.
• Team player with high accountability and a growth mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Experience in vertical/private brand and market vendor businesses (preferred).