Buyer - Bikes

DICK'S Sporting Goods; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Senior Buyer/Head of Merchandising to own product categories, build assortments and drive omni‑channel strategies across all channels. You will lead vendor partnerships, analyze market trends, and influence pricing and product mix to meet regional goals.

You will manage a team, mentor staff, and collaborate with cross‑functional partners to deliver exclusive products and compelling marketing initiatives that attract customers and boost margins.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, merchandising or business.
• 7–10 years of leadership/management experience.
• Proven skills in building assortments and driving sales.

Mansioni

• AchieveSales, Margin and Turnover plans through merchandising strategies.
• Build visual merchandising and ecommerce experiences to support sales goals.
• Create and manage merchandise assortments, sourcing brands aligned with market trends.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Merchandising strategy

Vendor relationships

Data-driven decisions

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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. Utilise 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!