Buyer Manager - Halls KC - (Full-time)

HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That's why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!

Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We're seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives-like yours.

WHAT WE DO AND HOW WE DO IT:

Crown Center, one of the nation's first mixed-use redevelopments, is an 85-acre complex that welcomes more than five million visitors each year. A subsidiary of Hallmark Cards, Crown Center is a 'city within a city' - combining hotel, office, retail, residential and entertainment land uses within its boundaries.

WHAT YOUR ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL DO IT:

At Halls KC, the Buyer Manager is responsible for leading the buying strategy and execution for assigned departments. This includes buying, pricing, distribution, stock control, markdowns, promotions, physical inventory, and visual merchandising. This role partners closely with store staff to foster a collaborative team environment, educate style experts, and support high standards of customer service and sales performance.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

BUYING:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to support financial goals.
• Negotiate with vendors and build strong partnerships.
• Collaborate with Distribution Center, Accounting, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing teams.
• Lead all merchandise responsibilities and floor presentation for assigned departments.
• Conduct product knowledge meetings for sales staff.
• Resolve customer issues in alignment with Halls' customer service standards.

Now's your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark-just follow the instructions below to apply.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload or by completing the work experiences and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Wrd (DOC or DOCX, PDF, HTML, or TXT.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc., and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference checks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• High school diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of selling experience and vendor communication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Strong math, quantitative and analytical skills
• Solid merchandising and trade / vendor trend knowledge
• Understanding marketing strategies, pricing, stock control, distribution, and promotional function
• Experience in vendor relations and negotiation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Your application will stand out if you have:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of experience buying similar merchandise
• Strong customer orientation and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Experience in a department store environment
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency with inventory systems and sales data analysis
• Strong financial and budgeting skills
• Exposure to trade shows or fashion markets

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• This position is located at the Halls KC retail department store at the Crown Center Shops.
• Basic store hours are Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm.
• Fall hours: Mon-Wed, Sat 10am-6pm; Thu-Fri 10am-7pm; Sun 12pm-5pm.
• Holiday hours for 2024: Mon-Thu 10am-7pm; Fri-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 12pm-6pm.
• Relocation will not be provided.
• Work hours may vary and include holidays, weekends, and evenings.