WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Achieves sales and margin objectives for seasonal buying plans.
- Strategically selects and purchases product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on trend data
- Partners with Product Development team to develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control
- Reaches overall team project financial objectives as defined by DMM or GMM
- Develops market analyses and business strategies to outline strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats in the fashion market; evaluates the market continuously to revise the strategies
- Strategically selects and purchases product from vendor lines to augment planned assortments based on trend data
- Partners with Product Development team to develop product including sourcing and monitoring delivery of product and quality control
- Analyzes and negotiates proposals for product based on trend, price, delivery time, and quality to select the most appropriate vendors
- Partners with Planning and Allocation teams to ensure the development of appropriate assortment plans
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree is preferred
- 3-5 years of progressive experience as a Buyer
- A proven track record developing and building a fashion apparel business, including developing and maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Understanding of Licensee partnerships
- Experience in developing, preparing, and implementing tactical plans in support of strategic company goals.
Hot Topic Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is highlighted through a strong employee discount and added programs like education assistance and HQ wellness amenities. These extras can add meaningful day-to-day value, especially for those who use the discount or tuition options.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is indicated through the presence of a 401(k) plan with an employer match in the benefits guide. This adds a longer-term financial component beyond hourly wages for eligible roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off breadth is signaled via PTO, paid holidays, and paid volunteer time described in benefits materials. This suggests a reasonably complete time-off menu for roles that qualify.
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What We Do
At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe. Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few. Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started. Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!
Why Work With Us
It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.
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