Buyer, Retail

Job Title: Boutique / Gift Buyer

Location: Billings, Montana, United States

Company: Eleven Boutique, Ace Hardware

Job Type: Full-Time/Part time

Salary: DOE

Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Fashion / Gift / Merchandiser to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for selecting and purchasing a range of apparel and gift items that meet our customer preferences and sales goals. This role requires a keen sense of fashion trends, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with vendors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze consumer buying patterns and predict future trends
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely restocking of products
• Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers
• Evaluate quality of goods and ensure they meet company standards
• Monitor sales performance and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly
• Collaborate with merchandising and marketing teams to align product selections
• Stay updated on industry developments and attend trade shows and fashion events
• Ability to conceive and build merchandising displays

Desired

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Clothing Buyer or in a similar role within the retail industry
• Strong understanding of market trends and consumer behavior
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Creative mindset with attention to detail

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Employee discount on company products
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

We are your local hardware store and we are a part of your community. Ace Hardware has over 5,000 stores around the world with the majority of those stores independently owned and operated by local entrepreneurs. These hard working men and women are part of the fabric of your community. They are small business owners who are local and loyal...just like it ought to be.

While others have become large and impersonal, at Ace, we ve remained small and very personal. That s why we say a visit to Ace, is like a visit to your neighbor.