Buyer - Accessories and Endless Aisle

What You'll Do;

As our Accessories and Endless Aisle Buyer at Golf Town, you will be responsible for the development and execution of our golf accessories and endless aisle buying strategy to maximize sales and profit in our store and web business.

You will contribute to the business by utilizing strong leadership, buying, and planning skills. You will develop strong relationships with our vendors base and focus on building your team's bench strength to produce future leaders.

Category Management

• Develop and execute merchandising and marketing strategies for assigned product category in all distribution channels (Retail Stores & Web).
• Maximize profitability for category - sales, margin, inventory turn, GMROI etc.
• Develop category merchandising strategy with VP, Purchasing & Allocations that differentiates Golf Town from competition and meets/exceeds our annual metric goals.
• Create and optimize product assortments in all distribution channels.
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure all key items and strategies are communicated to our customer base.
• Utilize private brands where applicable to maximize value and increase category profit.
• Define and implement category pricing and promotional strategy.
• Create and oversee special sales based activities (i.e. vendor contests, programs, events, etc.).
• Communicate category initiatives/issues internally and externally.
• Lead and direct cross-functional teams to execute special projects and category initiatives.
• Collaborate with SGM's, either by conference call or store visit, to ensure all product needs are addressed.
• Build out following year assortment plan - final review and sign off prior to director sign off meetings.

Vendor Management

• Manage assortments, inventory, and finances for each vendor.
• Secure favourable product costs, sufficient supply and vendor funding to support strategic business goals.
• Foster positive relationships with vendor community to achieve strategic company goals.
• Constantly evaluate vendor performance and programs - negotiate vendor terms to meet profitability targets.

Marketing Management

• Work cross functionally with the marketing team to ensure new launches are featured.
• Review roadmap to ensure YOY comps.
• Use our internal communications platforms where possible to inform staff of new products/offers.
• Participate in weekly ad calendar meetings.

Inventory Management

• Partner with Planners/Replenishment Team to ensure category meets/exceeds inventory, turn and GMROI goals.
• Collaborate with Inventory Planner to implement and manage supply chain initiatives to optimize performance metrics
• Develop & execute the merchandise assortment plan to achieve the current years targets with the help of the planning department.
• Plan and execute effective product life cycles - including negotiating vendor markdown monies, RTV's, etc.
• Work with Planning Team/Replenishment Team to achieve key in-stock levels and turn goals.
• Build core sku list for Replenishment Team to follow.
• Review inventory forecast for splits for upcoming months (Bulk breakout).
• Create and maintain YOY sales result folder.
• Lead contact for marketing to help execute key events/promotions.
• Identify sales risks.

Leadership and Staff Development

• Lead, coach, develop, and empower Merchandising Analyst.
• Lead and direct cross-functional support team without direct authority.

What You'll Do;

• Post-secondary education (University preferred) with a focus on merchandising, business or economics.
• 5-7 years of progressive management experience in brand/category management, procurement, contract negotiation and vendor management within the retail industry.
• Ability to multi-task and easily adapt category strategy to current business climate.
• Strong organizational, project leadership, and time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and independently.
• Proven analytical and problem solving ability.

What We'll Give You;

• Play a significant role in our mighty team, which shares a passion for Golf.
• You'll work in a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. You'll be part of a hybrid environment, collaborating with and learning from industry experts, fostering a sense of belonging and growth.
• We offer professional growth and competitive compensation, with ample opportunities for career development within our organization and the wider Sporting Life Group.
• An unmatched benefits package, with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage and access to our amazing discounts at Golf Town, Sporting Life, and Team Town Sports, which can be shared with friends and family.

Who We Are;

Golf Town has grown to become the Home of Golf in Canada. Our online web business and stores across Canada have everything customers need to play their very best. The Golf Town stores and site are sanctuaries where golf devotees come to try, buy, learn about and improve their golf game. Our big box stores which average 18,000 square feet allow us to carry an unprecedented selection of all the top brand names in golf. Whatever customers are looking for - from clubs, bags and balls, to footwear, apparel, accessories and gifts - we're a veritable golfer's paradise.

Golf Town is a member of the Sporting Life Group, a Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited company, and is a leading Canadian sports lifestyle retail organization comprising iconic banners, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town. Operating from coast to coast, Golf Town, Sporting Life and Team Town's fleet of stores inspire Canadians to get outside and live an active lifestyle, whether it's playing some of Canada's top golf courses, running through community trails, experiencing the exhilarating feeling of the hills, or any sports activity in between fit for the individual or whole family.

Golf Town Limited is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please advise the Golf Town Human Resources team of any accommodations required to ensure fair and equitable access through the recruitment and selection process.

---