Swell Jobs

Buyer

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Work with all aspects of the open-to-buy process and all aspects of the business that effects the gross margin.
• Develop seasonal merchandise strategies, division key concepts, key items and contribute to promotional strategies.
• Build a well-balanced assortment that leverages advantages of the web.
• Constantly search for and test brands that fit with Swell's surf and fashion image.
• Build strong relationships with vendors to maximize Swell's merchandise and marketing relationship.
• Position division investments to ensure that smart risks are being taken, basic businesses are protected and financial targets are met.
• Partner with planning on seasonal plans and monitoring weekly and monthly OTB.
• Identify business opportunities and risks in-season through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace information.
• Change future division strategies in-season where needed and react quickly to customer and business trends.
• Provide feedback and direction for brand related activities such as photoshoots.
• Develop and train associate/assistant buyers.
• Deliver an analysis of division business on business weekly basis to team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 3-5 years of retail buying in the apparel industry with a proven track record.
• Must possess strong analytical skills including understanding all aspects of retail math, the open-to-buy process and all aspects of the business that effects the gross margin.
• Must understand the process of building a strong well-balanced assortment.
• Must have experience building an assortment with and buying from many brands.
• Must be able to travel locally approximately 25 - 50% of time.
• Must have great organizational skills and outstanding follow through.
• Must be a strong negotiator and have the ability to negotiate for the best price possible.
• Must be a self-motivator, self-starter and independent thinker.
• Must have a passion for fashion and being first to market.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Requires working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must possess strong presentation, listening, written and verbal skills.

Marketing & Merchandising Interns

Overview:

The Marketing Intern assists both the merchandising and marketing teams with various projects that drive the business day-to-day. The perfect candidate will have a willingness to learn, strong work ethic and an interest in both surf lifestyle and retail.

Key Job Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Contributes content to blog and site in general. Executes blog outreach programs and manages promotions on social networks.
• Comes up with and executes site sweepstakes .
• Performs quality assurance on each of the products as they arrive, but prior to going up for sale on the website.
• Generates marketing and other reports as needed.
• Attends events on behalf of Swell to raise awareness and document events.
• Participates in merchandising the website and creating looks for our seasonal guides (such as the swimwear lookbook).
• Suggest ideas for improving the website.
• Ensures some web updates are completed error-free and on time.
• Follows standardized departmental processes, including directory and naming conventions, QA and publishing procedures.

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be attending college and a part of an intern program.
• Extremely detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
• An interest in clothing, retail and the surf lifestyle.

Please mail or email your resume to:

Swell
Attn: Recruiter
140 Calle Inglesia
San Clemente, CA 92672
949-234-4672 FAX
work@swell.com