Vail Resorts Careers

Description

Mgr: Level II Merchandise:  Full-Time, Year-Round

Vail Resorts Retail

Berkeley, CA

Vail Resorts Retail operates over 200 year-round and seasonal stores under 40 + retail brand names specializing in ski, bike, golf and fly fishing products and gear. We operate in world-class locations such as Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Telluride, Park City, Vail, Lake Tahoe, Minneapolis, Denver’s Front Range and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Job Summary:  To fulfill assigned buying functions for 8 stores by being responsive to all stores needs. To generate business through year round, seasonal and promotional buys in an effort to maximize sales and profits in your categories. Coordinate with Regional Buyers and DMMs multi-layered market communications on general product mixes, product strategies, merchandising and marketing efforts across all stores. 

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Purchase goods for multiple locations
• Effectively manage sales, margin, and turns
• Evaluate sales trends, and create methods for sales growth
• Coordinate efforts, direction of market-based merchandisers
• Liaison with marketing manager on marketing efforts, product selection, merchandising, etc.
• Comply with budgets and OTBs
• Allocate time in stores to review merchandising, receive feedback, and become familiar with the customer
• Provide product layout and visual merchandising assistance to all locations
• Remain current on industry trends/products
• Manage and correct any warehouse problems in a timely manner
• Demonstrate strong analytical & financial skills
• Exhibit organizational and time management skills
• Travel to trade shows, as necessary

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Retail Merchandising or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of buying/merchandising experience for multiple locations 
• Proficient with Microsoft computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• In-depth experience with Microsoft Excel functions (V look up, Pivot Tables, Macros)
• ​Able to read and analyze retail reports and take action as necessary to adjust merchandising and presentation set ups
• Ability to fluently communicate in English 
• Strong interpersonal skills--written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and process planning skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiar with AS400/ Retail IDEAS reporting system 
• Familiar with JDA MMS inventory system
• Specialty winter sports buying experience

As a Vail Resorts employee you get way more than a paycheck or even a ski pass. Our Total Rewards program gives employees access to some of the world’s most beautiful playgrounds and luxurious properties—and the goods to enjoy each of them to their fullest potential.

Some of the benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug plans
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan
• Free ski and snowboard pass to our world-class resorts; including Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood
• Employee discounts at our retail stores
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Auto, Home and Pet Insurance
• Excellent training and professional development