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Automotive Buyer
Norbys Farm Fleet —Asbury, IA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Category Manager (Buyer) - Automotive
Theisen's Home Farm Auto —Dubuque, IA
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Norbys Farm Fleet —Asbury, IA
The purpose of the Automotive Buyer is to own and drive all facets of product assortment, financial planning, and vendor partnerships of the category.
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
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Theisen's Home Farm Auto —Dubuque, IA
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Automotive Buyer

Norbys Farm Fleet
Asbury, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building

Full Job Description

The purpose of the Automotive Buyer is to own and drive all facets of product assortment, financial planning, and vendor partnerships of the category.

Responsibilities:
- Develop a merchandise assortment that supports the customers and drives sales for 12 Norby's Farm Fleet stores.
- Monitor merchandise metrics. These metrics include sales dollars, profit dollars, and merchandise turns.

-Develop a strategy to work through old and obsolete merchandise and sell down the inventory.

-Develop strong vendor partnerships.

-Responsible for program management of co-op, vendor allowances, and promotional strategies.

-Oversee and manage communication with stores and distribution center.

-Partner with the distribution center for most efficient flow of product to stores.

-Visit Norby's Farm Fleet stores to establish open communication and understand store challenges.

-Attend buying shows as needed (roughly two per year).

Merchandise Responsibilities:

-Stay up-to-date on product trends and competitor assortments.

-Manage pricing, sales, and profit margin.

-Identify new opportunities to deliver products the customer wants and needs.

-Conduct category reviews as needed.

-Develop seasonal merchandise assortments along with pricing and merchandising plans.

Planning:

-Place, track and ensure complete and on-time delivery of all purchase orders.

-Review sales of merchandise and determine direction and appropriate action.

-Review and track seasonal product performance.

-Maintain detailed current knowledge of sales, inventory, and profit trends for your area.

-Develop an assortment plan and monitor product lifecycles.

-Identify poor performing items and categories and reduce/eliminate inventory on those items.

-Partner with Purchasing Manager to determine sales, inventory and turn goals.

-Approve invoices and ensure the company is accurately billed for merchandise purchased.

Advertising and Promotion:

-Develop and submit advertising and promotional plans that deliver increases in sales and store traffic per the advertising process, pricing policy, and timelines.

-Ensure accuracy of print advertising and have appropriate product in stock.

-Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager to identify assortment, placement, promotions, and marketing strategies to drive sales and profits.

Store Merchandising:

-Provide timely direction on new SKU's and new programs to Purchasing Manager to develop and maintain accurate planograms.

-Ensure planograms are appropriate to volume and space of stores and grouped for volume levels.

Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of purchasing experience or equivalent combination of experience and education is preferred.
- Retail experience preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong understanding of retail business practices.
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:
-Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to verbally communicate effectively with others.

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay based on performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

Asbury, IA 52002: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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