Buyer I- Footwear

The Opportunity

QVC's Footwear Merchandising department has an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer I to join the On Air Footwear team overseeing key footwear brands like Clarks, Earth, Koolaburra by Ugg, Dr. Scholls, and more. The Buyer I position is a developmental role intended to prepare for a Buyer II position. The primary responsibility of the Buyer I is to develop, negotiate and execute new products, concepts, shows, and ideas while maximizing multi-platform opportunities that will resonate with customers. The Buyer I will have ownership of a portion of the Buying Office's business and take accountability for long term and short term strategic and financial planning, purchasing and managing sales objectives. Select products based on relevant trends and understand how to translate them into products/concept for multi-platform retail. Educate and communicate with vendors and cross-functional departments.

Our Team

Join our World's Class Merchandising Footwear organization and work on key on air assortment to evolve and enhance QVC's business. We are a high performing team that focuses in on the on air strategy while also taking a customer centric approach with strong collaboration with all cross functional partners.

Your Impact

Under the supervision of the Buyer II, the Buyer I is responsible for maintaining the assortment for assigned merchandise categories and executing multi-platform strategies.

• Develop and execute multi-platform short and mid-range buying plans that meet or exceed the financial goals.
• Drive innovation. Develop an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will deliver results. Accelerate product discovery. Lean into emerging categories and product adjacencies.
• Work with cross functional partners in the development and execution of brand, product and digital strategies and react to short term business results.
• Build business and leadership skills. Engage in own growth and development through learning plans and feedback.
• Develop talent, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team and manage performance.
• Manage vendor relationships. Effectively conduct vendor negotiations that best supports business objectives.

What You Bring

• You have 4-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently requiring limited supervision and exercise proper judgment.
• Excellent oral, written and telephonic communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to interface well with cross-functional teammates at all levels.
• Ability to make decisions to achieve desired results.
• Ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business.
• Superior negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to access information using automated systems (e.g., windows based computer).
• Demonstrated presentation skills that demonstrate confidence in subject.
• Strong mentoring leadership to support 1 Assistant Buyer.

Join us as we enrich life’s everyday moments – including yours. Apply today! 

If you enjoy being a part of a team, creating experiences and delighting customers, you’ll love it here. If you’re excited about retail, fashion, media, social, live streaming, technology, customer service, design and more, you’ll find amazing projects to work on. If you want to grow professionally and learn every day, you’ll thrive with us. If you appreciate flexible working options, our Qurated community, where intentional connections matter and a company committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, you’ll be amazed at what’s available for our team members! We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation, health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, company discounts and much more. Best of all, working with Qurate Retail Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast-moving careers! 

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