• Identify market trends and react accordingly.
• Partner with the store managers on a daily basis.
• Shop the market for new trends and attend trade shows.
• Write up purchase orders for stores.
• Strong work ethic, pay close attention to small details.
• Have strong organizational skills and be able to act quickly to pressure.
• Tracking orders and being able to respond quickly to changes.
• Work closely with vendors for new merchandise assortments.
• Train employees about the concept to better assist customers.
• Develop visual presentations of new merchandise.
• Create seasonal promotions.
• Develope and execute 'regional'product assortment per store.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Ability to perform multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.
• Superior interpersonal abilities; able to interact with diverse personalities.
• Strong creative skills in choosing assortments and visual merchandising.
• Skill in organizational planning and time managerment.
• Prior related designer buying experience.

Education and Experience:

• 10 years retail background in management and at least 6 years buying experience in multi-themed, multiple locations.