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Lifestyle Buyer/Category Manager

Reports to:

Lifestyle Category Director

Location:

Deseret Book Corporate Office

55 N 300 W

Salt Lake City, UT  84101

Starting Date:

Immediately

Position Type:

Full Time

Wage: Starting at $58,000.00 - $63,000.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Lifestyle Category Director, the Lifestyle Category Manager selects, purchases, and manages inventory for assigned categories such as Jewelry, Baptism and Missionary. This position will have responsibility for meeting sales, margin, and inventory goals. Product development for assigned categories is also a major part of the job.

DESCRIPTION

• Review, selection of, and initial orders placed for all products within assigned categories.
• Daily management of products within assigned categories.
• Analyze sales performance of products and manage product life cycle including returns to vendors and markdowns.
• Catalog and store display placement and management.
• Manage incoming product requests and monitor inventory levels on key products.
• Meet with vendors and manage vendor relationships.
• Understanding sales trends and forecasting/projecting sales for future products.
• Develop new products or improve existing products within assigned categories so that customer needs are met more effectively.
• Coordinate the placing of orders and the logistics associated with imported goods for the Lifestyle Product Team.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or other business-related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years retail experience
• Proficient with technology:  Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PowerBi, Advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with supply chain systems and inventory management principles.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and ability to analyze profitability and sales data.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong ability to analyze results, prioritize work, and organize time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great team player - works well in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivator and great self-manager
• Prior purchasing experience and knowledge of industry trends

BENEFITS  

• Excellent medical, dental, and life insurance  
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching funds  
• Company-funded retirement plan  
• Merchandise discount  
• Discounted UTA Eco pass  
• Paid leave and holidays  
• Great work environment 
• Fully stocked breakroom
• Hybrid work schedule: two days in-office, three days remote

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best and most rewarding work of your career. We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to a team and culture that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion without regard to race, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the State of Utah.