Buyer - Accessories and Endless Aisle

at  Golf Town Operating Limited Partnership

CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

• Develop and execute merchandising and marketing strategies for assigned product category in all distribution channels (Retail Stores & Web).
• Maximize profitability for category – sales, margin, inventory turn, GMROI etc.
• Develop category merchandising strategy with VP, Purchasing & Allocations that differentiates Golf Town from competition and meets/exceeds our annual metric goals.
• Create and optimize product assortments in all distribution channels.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure all key items and strategies are communicated to our customer base.
• Utilize private brands where applicable to maximize value and increase category profit.
• Define and implement category pricing and promotional strategy.
• Create and oversee special sales based activities (i.e. vendor contests, programs, events, etc.).
• Communicate category initiatives/issues internally and externally.
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to execute special projects and category initiatives.
• Collaborate with SGM’s, either by conference call or store visit, to ensure all product needs are addressed.
• Build out following year assortment plan - final review and sign off prior to director sign off meetings.

WHO WE ARE;

Golf Town has grown to become the Home of Golf in Canada. Our online web business and stores across Canada have everything customers need to play their very best. The Golf Town stores and site are sanctuaries where golf devotees come to try, buy, learn about and improve their golf game. Our big box stores which average 18,000 square feet allow us to carry an unprecedented selection of all the top brand names in golf. Whatever customers are looking for – from clubs, bags and balls, to footwear, apparel, accessories and gifts - we’re a veritable golfer’s paradise.
Golf Town is a member of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town. Operating from coast to coast, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town’s fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it’s playing some of Canada’s top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.
Golf Town Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Golf Town Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.

WHAT YOU’LL DO;

As our Accessories and Endless Aisle Buyer at Golf Town, you will be responsible for the development and execution of our golf accessories and endless aisle buying strategy to maximize sales and profit in our store and web business.
You will contribute to the business by utilizing strong leadership, buying, and planning skills. You will develop strong relationships with our vendors base and focus on building your team’s bench strength to produce future leaders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO;

• Post-secondary education (University preferred) with a focus on merchandising, business or economics.
• 5–7 years of progressive management experience in brand/category management, procurement, contract negotiation and vendor management within the retail industry.
• Ability to multi-task and easily adapt category strategy to current business climate.
• Strong organizational, project leadership, and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Proven analytical and problem solving ability.