Associate Buyer, Retail Job at Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum in Nashvill

Overview

Associate Buyer, Retail — Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum

FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Departmental Overview

The retail department encompasses two brick-and-mortar stores located within the Museum building: the Museum Store and Hatch Show Print store. Additionally, e-commerce and wholesale operations are key components of the business.

Position Overview

The Associate Buyer plays a key role in developing a product assortment that resonates with guests and generates vital operating revenue for the Museum. This position combines creativity with data-driven decision-making and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams. This role is based at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in downtown Nashville and reports to the Director of Retail. The Associate Buyer does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with retail leadership to develop product assortment that aligns with customer needs and meets divisional revenue, profit margin, and inventory turnover objectives.
• Responsible for SKU set up, purchase order entry, and maintaining inventory data.
• Ensure product data is up-to-date and accurately synched across systems and sales channels.
• Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities and risks. Travel to trade shows and vendor meetings with retail team to select merchandise and negotiate pricing and terms.
• Work with a wide variety of product categories, including apparel, accessories, gifts, home, kids, and more.
• Provide sales analysis to retail leadership as needed and offer strategic recommendations and insights to improve profitability.
• Work closely with store managers to communicate and uphold visual merchandising standards and ensure sales staff are equipped with product knowledge.
• Bring positive recognition to CMHOF’s brand through professionalism, enthusiastic attitude and effective communication.
• Represent CMHOF’s core values, emphasizing a positive work environment that is fun and unique.
• Ability to perform other tasks as assigned from time to time by Director of Retail without hesitation.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• College degree or 2-4 years of relevant experience in multi-store or omni-channel retail

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with retail POS systems and ERP software
• Experience with Shopify e-commerce platform
• Knowledge of retail inventory control processes

Key Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Upbeat and energetic
• Demonstrates empathy and a sense of ownership, actively striving to make another's experience better
• Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
• Hands-on, initiator, and hard worker
• Detail-oriented
• A team player
• Ethical, honest and accountable
• Punctual and reliable

Notes to Applicant

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-Verify processes, as required for position.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

Please upload a resume and cover letter when applying for the position.

Applications are only accepted online on our career page: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/careers

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain