Retail Buyer

The Opportunity 

Delaware North Travel and Hospitality is hiring a Retail Buyer to join our team at Minneapolis Airport in Saint Paul, Minnesota. As a Retail Buyer, you will be the purchasing agent in support of procuring the highest quality of goods at the best possible rate. We are seeking an individual who flourishes in a fast paced setting who will elevate the performance of the department while providing exemplary service to our customers.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $49300 - $64100 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

Benefits 

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match 
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

Responsibilities 

• Procuring goods and services for the operation of the airport
• Product selection and development from inception to delivery, recommending purchases and inventory levels based on consumer and market trends, sales strategies and financial goals
• Utilizes reporting tools to review inventory, sales, and status of each item in assigned merchandise categories
• Creates purchase orders taking into consideration the need to control the inventory investment while maintaining sufficient inventory to support the sales objectives
• Recommends pricing, sales strategies, and assortments to be reviewed
• Recommends liquidation strategies as needed
• Development of promotional activities for key product collections and communicate with General Manager and Assistant General Manager to ensure sale through
• Involvement in client relations and vendor meetings when applicable
• Collaborate with retail team on product ideas and development
• Inventory management and allocation process
• Special projects as directed by upper management

Qualifications 

• At least 3 years of purchasing experience in a retail setting
• Prior experience with apparel is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in relatable discipline a plus
• Strong technical skills with prior exposure to procurement software
• Ability to build strong foundational relationships with vendors and internal cross functional teams

Physical Requirements 

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations.
• Operate in mentally and physically stressful situations.
• Able to work flexible shifts.

Shift Details 

Monday to Friday

Who We Are 

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.