Retail Buyer

At Movement, our core values of partnership, inclusion, passion, innovation, and integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

We're not just a climbing gym - we're a community that's dedicated to transforming lives through climbing, yoga, and fitness and sharing that vision with as many people as we can.

As the country’s largest network of climbing gyms, we're building an extraordinary team that's committed to growing our business, our value to our members, our future customers, and our industry.

By expanding our community, we can create rewarding career paths for our team members, continually improve the customer experience, build a sustainable business for the long term, and give back to the communities we are all a part of.

We’re looking for passionate, resilient, and business-minded enthusiasts who share our values and want to join us in not only leading the climbing industry but defining it!

JOB SUMMARY

The Retail Buyer is responsible for curating and managing the product assortment and strategy across all Movement locations nationally.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure that our product offerings meet the demands of our customers and reflect the latest trends in climbing.

The Retail Buyer will play a key role in bringing the product assortment to life, from selection through to in-store presentation and performance monitoring.

This position requires a proactive approach to merchandise management, combining strategic buying with effective inventory and performance analysis.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and manage the assortment and investment strategies that align with our business goals, taking into account industry trends and customer preferences.
• Work closely with vendors and the retail analyst to select merchandise assortments that are optimized for sales performance and customer satisfaction.
• React dynamically to business needs identifying opportunities for product chases, cancellations, and transfers to achieve or exceed sales targets.
• Create and analyze product selling reports, seasonal hindsight’s, and ad-hoc reports to communicate product performance and opportunities.

Make tactical assortment adjustments to capitalize on opportunities.

• Coordinate replenishment orders to ensure product availability. Monitor inventory levels, track stock turnover rates, and other industry KPIs.
• Collaborate with retail analyst to develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts to ensure efficient inventory management and meet future customer needs.
• Plan and coordinate with cross-functional partners on promotional campaigns and product launches to drive traffic and sales.
• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure that product displays are visually appealing and effectively enhance the customer shopping experience.
• Act as a product expert for the development of training materials, marketing content, promotions, and other cross-functional ad-hoc projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in merchandising or buying, preferably within a multi-location brick and mortar company
• Experience and expertise in climbing gear preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills in merchandise planning and inventory management
• Flexibility and Agility ability to quickly understand, assess, and problem-solve in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for climbing culture and understanding of climbers' specific needs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• The pay range for this position starts at $66,000 and may increase based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time, salary position
• Flexible time off
• Health benefits and retirement plan available
• Free gym membership

Movement is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.