Merchandise Buyer jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

Merchandise Buyer selects merchandise for order, places order, and stays involved in inventory distribution. Reviews success of previous orders to determine extent to which inventory should be replenished. Being a Merchandise Buyer researches new trends or advances in product lines to make appropriate buying decisions. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Merchandise Buyer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Buyer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Assistant Buyer
  • Spencer's and Spirit Halloween
  • Egg Harbor, NJ OTHER
  • Overview

    We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”

     

    At Spencer’s and Spirit Halloween, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.

     

    One Team / One Goal

    We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

    • Flexible work environment
    • Career advancement
    • Competitive base salary
    • Bonus opportunity
    • Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
    • 401k with a company match
    • 30% merchandise discount

    Responsibilities

    The Assistant Buyer supports the Buyer, Associate Buyer, and Senior Assistant Buyer in achieving overall department strategies. They are responsible for helping to exceed department sales goals and profitability by working with internal and external partners to help create impactful assortments, coordinate deliveries, and analyze weekly selling. They will partner with other internal departments such as planning, social media, marketing, store operations, product development and visual merchandising to execute overall strategies.  The assistant will also contribute to finding new items, categories and ideas through trend research and competitive shopping.

    • Responsible for developing a working knowledge of the merchandising function including merchandise selection, negotiating, pricing, planning, and marketing merchandise
    • Analyzes weekly sales and item performance with the buyer/planner
    • Assists in preparing merchandise and reports for weekly team meetings
    • Creates, submits, and tracks purchase order worksheets
    • Assists Buyer in sample approval processes, organization, and maintenance
    • Works alongside Buyer to develop professional relationships with external suppliers and internal partners via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings
    • Works alongside Buyer to assist with visual merchandising in setting monthly floor sets and planograms
    • Assist with store operations with communication on product issues, concerns, and questions from the stores
    • Travel to store locations to review product mix, gather feedback, and share information with the merchant team
    • Occasional market travel with Buyer: visiting vendors, attending trade shows, etc.
    • Extensive trend research and competitive shopping to help identify new product and opportunities

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and/up to 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
    • Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. This includes Microsoft Office
    • Good organizational skills
    • Strong analytical ability
    • Must be flexible and able to learn on the fly
    • Creative aptitude
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Must be able to travel
    • Some areas may require specific technical knowledge and individual skills
  • 21 Days Ago

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Buyer's Agent
  • Agent Teams / Adjacent Services
  • Rehoboth, DE FULL_TIME
  • Our principal agent is looking for an agent to join their team! Buyer’s Agent As a Buyers Agent, you will harmonize the end-to-end buying experience as a dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced real ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Assistant Buyer
  • Spencer's
  • Egg Harbor, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Job Description OverviewWe are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "S...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Merchandise Analyst
  • Spencer's and Spirit Halloween
  • Egg Harbor, NJ OTHER
  • Overview We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Merchandise Associate
  • TJX Companies
  • Rio Grande, NJ PART_TIME
  • All 1,000 of our Marshalls stores embrace discovery, from designer luggage to statement shoes. Our assortment of brands is always changing, but our mission to provide the surprises that make the every...
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Merchandise Associate
  • TJX Companies
  • Cape May, NJ PART_TIME
  • Style is never in short supply at our more than 1,000 TJ Maxx stores. They all have different products, but the same commitment to the thrill of the find. From designers straight off the runway to sta...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Retail Sales Associate - Borgata
  • MGM Resorts International
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Sales Associate - Borgata
  • MGM Resorts
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Store Manager
  • IMCMV Holdings, Inc- Margaritaville Restaurants
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • Company Overview: Margaritaville and Landshark is a warm and inviting place where people from all walks of life come tog...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pool Clinical Pharmacist W/E- 1263
  • Atlanticare Regional Medical Center, Inc.
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • POSITION SUMMARY Hospital Pharmacists: The Pharmacist ensures accurate and timely distribution of medications and other ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CASHIER - CAGE-SEASONAL
  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • Overview: Under the direction of the Cage Supervisors and above, the Cage Cashier is responsible for the safety and secu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Store Manager
  • IMCMV Holdings, Inc- Margaritaville Restaurants
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • Company Overview: Margaritaville and Landshark is a warm and inviting place where people from all walks of life come tog...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time and/or Part-Time Retail Store Supervisor
  • Innowave Marketing Group LLC
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Full-Time and/or Part-Time Retail Store Supervisor Location: Wave, Atlantic C...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pharmacist
  • AtlantiCare
  • Atlantic City, NJ
  • Job Description POSITION SUMMARY Hospital Pharmacists: The Pharmacist ensures accurate and timely distribution of medica...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Atlantic City is a resort city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, known for its casinos, boardwalk, and beaches. In 2010, the city had a population of 39,558.[21][22] It was incorporated on May 1, 1854, from portions of Egg Harbor Township and Galloway Township.[23] It borders Absecon, Brigantine, Pleasantville, Ventnor City, Egg Harbor Township, and the Atlantic Ocean. Atlantic City inspired the U.S. version of the board game Monopoly, especially the street names. Since 1921, Atlantic City has been the home of the Miss America pageant. In 1976, New Jersey voters legalized casino g...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Buyer jobs
$104,279 to $141,559
Atlantic City, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago