1. Life as an Assistant Buyer
Career in Buying
Objective:
My Background
Why Retail
Life as an Assistant Buyer
Buyer Job Overview
Career Path

2. My Background Graduated from Indiana University in ’98
Started a career at Bloomingdale’s
Assistant Buyer (1 1/2 years)
Planner (2 years)
Buyer (1 ½ years)

3. Why Retail? Exciting Career
Learn how to run a business from start to finish very quickly in your career.
Ability to create and execute innovative ideas.
Work in a team environment.
Daily routine continuously changes.
Build strong relationships with the marketplace.

4. Life as an Assistant Buyer
Executive Training Program
Placed as an Assistant Buyer
Key Responsibilities:
Work hand in hand with the buyer
Monitors selling, order tracking & advertising
Is included with financial and merchandising strategies to understand the “big picture”
Communicates regularly with stores and vendors.

5. Buyer Job Overview Train, motivate and develop their team.
Establish department direction and priorities.
Develop and execute seasonal merchandise plans and pricing strategies.
Complete accurate forecasts
Manage vendor performance to maximize profitability
Develop visual presentation guidelines for the stores.
Maintain collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors.

6. Merchandising Career Path