Senior Buyer in Wilmington, North Carolina at Tailwind Deli News & Gifts Inc

Job Title: Senior Buyer

We are seeking a talented professional to join our buying team. Tailwind Hospitality Inc. owns and operates specialty Retail and Food & Beverage locations in airports and Train Stations across the U.S.

If you are an experienced Retail Buyer who brings a creative, forward-thinking approach and thrives in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Overview: As a Senior Buyer, you will oversee multiple product areas, including sourcing, developing, and negotiation of pricing or contract terms. This role will involve executing new product concepts and representing the company at trade shows. You will be responsible for developing and planning seasonally appropriate merchandise arrangements, as well as identify key drivers of product performance. Additionally, you will be expected to operate in alignment with company policies and procedures, while exercising a high degree of independent judgment and initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of seasonal sales plans and open-to-buy (OTB)

• Analyzes relevant data and interpret statistics in order to make timely and sound business decisions

• Responsible for assortment planning and strategic vision within your assigned categories

• Effectively manage sales, margin and markdowns

• Manage plans for stock levels and be able to react to change in demand and logistics

• Issue timely Purchase Orders (PO’s)

• Actively participate and present in operational team meetings as needed

• Monitor market trends within your categories to ensure competitiveness for the business

• Handle Quality Assurance (QA) issues

• Partner with GM’s at various locations to drive improvements in retail performance as a percentage of overall business

• Attend Trade Shows as needed

• Participate in site visits to our locations as needed

• Perform other duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a multi-store Buyer position

• Demonstrated organizational and innovation skills

• Comfortability in sharing opinions and thoughts in a clear, unbiased manner

• Excellent communication Skills

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to analyze data, draw relevant conclusions, and generate positive results for the business

• Advanced negotiation and persuasion skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel advanced functions (i.e. V look up, Pivot Tables, Macros, etc)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Adaptable to new systems and open to learning new strategies

• Entrepreneurial Spirit and motivation to succeed

• Food & Beverage experience is a plus

• Proficiency with POS systems

• Must be able to pass a background check

• Flexible schedule, available early mornings, evenings, weekends, etc.

• Must be 18+ years of age

• Reliable transportation and ability to be punctual

Additional Expectations:

• Adhere to Tailwind policies, practices and procedures

• Adhere to all existing and future airport regulations

• Performs other duties as assigned/required

• Avoid any behavior or remarks that could damage the reputation of colleagues, the airport, or Tailwind Concessions

• Follow safety policies and procedures, including proper lifting techniques and use of safety gear to prevent injuries

Activity Requirements:

1. Physical Effort:

• Normal physical mobility and agility (reach above the head, bend, or stoop)

• Normal physical strength to handle 50+ pound objects, taking frequency into consideration

• Normal ability to stand for various durations of time

• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers for handling money, products, food, writing, etc.

• Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot/perform repetitive motions while maintaining good balance and coordination

• Able to use hands to perform activities involving holding, grasping, turning, and pulling

2. Mental Effort:

• Normal concentration and memory

• Normal complexity of decision making

3. Work Environment:

• Fast-paced during peak hours

• Close interaction with customers

• This position follows a hybrid remote work schedule; however, the employee must reside within a reasonable commuting distance and be able to regularly report to the Winter Park, Florida location as business needs require

Travel Requirements

• Travel required (up to 40%) to support operational and development initiatives across company locations

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

Employees in this position are required to adhere to any job-related instructions and perform any additional duties assigned by authorized personnel. The requirements outlined in this document represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary for this role.

This document does not establish an employment contract, either explicit or implied, other than maintaining an "at-will" relationship.

Tailwind Concessions is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require any accommodations during the application process, please contact our HR department.