Buyer - Bikes

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a Buyer to own a product category, develop assortments, manage vendor relationships, and drive omni-channel strategies across all channels. You will build and optimize product plans that align with market trends and company goals.

The role emphasizes achieving sales, margin and turnover targets, collaborating with merchandising, pricing, and product development teams, and leading a team to deliver best-in-class assortments and customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising or business-related field required.
• Experience in a leadership/management role is expected.
• Strong vendor relationship and negotiation skills are valued.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales, Margin and Turnover plans by creating, driving and ensuring execution of the merchandising strategies.
• Build Visual Merchandising Strategy and eCommerce experience to support sales, margin and turn objectives.
• Build, create & manage merchandise assortments by category, selecting and purchasing merchandise with market trends in mind.
• Analyze economic, financial, market and industry data to assess strategies and identify opportunities.
• Execute regional marketing and pricing strategies to showcase current assortment and drive traffic and sales.
• Lead and develop team members, provide feedback and conduct performance conversations, including hiring decisions.
• Manage vendor relationships to gain knowledge and data for product selection and pricing negotiations.
• Visit stores to identify trends and translate findings into actionable product plans.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Vendor relationships

Pricing negotiations

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

Overview

The Buyer owns a product category; this includes creating product assortments, developing strategies and advertising, and maintaining omni-channel experience within all channels of the DSG businesses for our customer. They build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure product assortment supports strategic initiatives and financial goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Achieve Sales, Margin and Turnover plans by creating, driving and ensuring execution of the merchandising strategies. Build Visual Merchandising Strategy and eCommerce experience that will support the sales, margin and turn objectives.

Build, create & manage merchandise assortments, by category, through existing and new brands that align with market and consumer trends. Assortment creation includes selecting and purchasing merchandise by considering type, quality, source, timing, delivery, mix, and promotions. Managing assortments includes continual evaluation of pricing, demand, forecasting and product flow.

Analyze economic, financial, market, competitive/noncompetitive and industry data to assess current business strategies or identify future business opportunities. Assume the customers’ perspective and ensure merchandising strategies will meet customer needs (current and future).

Ensure execution of regional marketing and pricing strategies to showcase the current assortment to drive customer traffic and increase sales. Leverage relationships with vendors and product development team to deliver exclusive products to all channels of the business.

Works closely with each member of their team to ensure appropriate development opportunities are happening including feedback, stretch assignments, performance management and career development conversations. Interview candidates and make hiring decisions.

Build and manage relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams. Leverage vendor relationships to gain knowledge and data as it pertains to product category. Utilize established relationships in product selection and pricing negotiations.

Shop national and global DSG stores, as well as other comparative retail stores, to identify new trends and opportunities, evaluate merchandise mix, evaluate competition, and translate findings into executable product plans.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Four year college degree in marketing, merchandising or business related field

Experience Requirement

Level of Experience 7 - 10 years

Experience in a leadership/ management role

Virtual Requirements

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!