About the role
Your Opportunity, Your Team
QVC US is seeking a dynamic and strategic Buyer 1 to join the Seasonal Decor & FragranceTeam. If you have a passion for tracking market trends, and partnering with vendors on assortment innovation, this is your opportunity to shape the future of the seasonal decor & fragrance category.
Where You'll Work
This role is hybrid and will require you to be onsite at West Chester, PA several days per month (onsite days are predetermined and standard across the company). Job seekers must reside in one of the following states to be considered: PA,NJ, or DE. Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
What You'll Do
Under the supervision of the Buyer II, the Buyer I maintains the on-air assortment for assigned merchandise categories and building on air strategies.
Develop terms, and purchase items that will be successful and which exceed the expectations of our customers. Analyze item, category, and other relevant on air sales to follow trends and react based on performance. Analyze the productivity of each vendor and category within products of responsibility. Evaluate customer-buying behaviors and identify trends.
Maintain a high level of product elevation and quality while selecting product
Responsible for daily office functions (e.g., maintaining spreadsheets (can write advanced macros), item creation). Help train the Intern and Assistant Buyer regarding daily office operations. Handle Quality Assurance (QA) issues. Demonstrate a high level of product expertise.
Partner and communicate with internal advocates to maximize efficiency of product lifecycle activities and manage the order process. Establish relationships with DDGS, Quality Assurance, Category production, eCommerce, Legal, Social Marketing, Multi Channel Planning, Sales, and Planning to ensure products are presented to our customer properly. Developing these relationships is an essential part of maintaining clear our goals.
Establish vendor relationships. Responsible for vendor communication, education and preparation. Return all vendor calls basis. Give oral and written presentations.
What You'll Bring
You have 3-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience.
You are passionate for people with great mentor skills to invest in others.
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Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.
QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier-free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at workwithus@qvcgrp.com for assistance.
If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.
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- •QVC Group is a pioneer in video commerce, merging entertainment with shopping.
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