Retail Buyer, Year-Round

Alterra Mountain Company; Mammoth Lakes (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing for dependents

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment Rental discounts

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discounts

401k with company match

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company’s Mammoth Resorts in Mammoth Lakes, CA, seeks a Retail Buyer to develop and execute product assortments based on budget and open-to-buy, manage initiatives to grow revenue, and protect initial markup across categories.

The buyer collaborates with other team members, forecasts and analyzes weekly sales, and travels occasionally as needed; requiring 3+ years in buying, a related degree, strong communication, and solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of buying, procurement, or allocation experience.
• Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute product assortment based on budget and OTB.
• Forecast, plan, analyze, and follow-through to all retail outlets.
• Collaborate with other buyers and resort leaders to drive revenue and margins.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Year Round

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream! Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California.

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A little about this position:

• As part of Mammoth Resorts’ Retail Administration team, the primary role of the Retail Buyer is to develop and execute product assortment based on fiscal year budget and open to buy (OTB), manage and support resort initiative to successfully grow revenue, while protecting initial markup value to support gross margin, and increase stock turns of assigned categories. The Retail Buyer is responsible for collaborating with other buyers on the team and developing an all-encompassing merchandise plan for each unique retail outlet for Mammoth Resorts. Including but not limited to weekly execution for forecasting, planning, analyzing, and operational follow-through to all retail outlets, while adhering to company and divisional strategies.
• A critical success factor for the Retail Buyer is the ability to analyze sales trends to identify and maximize growth opportunities for the retail business while fostering strong relationships with industry partners and collaborating closely with resort leaders to drive business results.
• The Retail Buyer must demonstrate flexibility in work schedules and the ability to successfully manage multiple categories and seasonal buying cycles in a dynamic business environment. This role is expected to exemplify Mammoth Resorts’ values by fostering collaboration, honoring authenticity, prioritizing purpose, and embracing empowerment while working cross-functionally to achieve business objectives.

Requirements:

• Minimum three (3) years of related professional experience in buying, procurement, or allocation.
• Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or other related field and or related experience preferred.
• Communication: Ability to effectively communicate and present information in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization.
• Organization and Time Management: Ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage time and resources to be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and financial skills. Ability to analyze trends and make independent judgements which have considerable impacts on the organization. Able to problem solve and work with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365. Specifically, Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Mammoth Resorts and the action sports industry.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years.
• Travel Requirements: Yes, occasional travel is required. Due to the location of the resort and limited year-round airport access, the employee may need to travel by vehicle up to 300 miles to the nearest major airports in Los Angeles, CA, or Reno, NV.

Pay: $70,304.00 - $73,732.50 per year

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.