Sundance… A Place. An Idea. Celebrating and Enriching the Human Experience.

Summary

The Assistant Buyer, Footwear and Accessories supports the buying team in the execution of the buying process by owning key administrative functions of footwear and accessories and delivering on expectations with a high level of accuracy and accountability. As a key owner of the communication process, the Assistant Buyer communicates product information both externally to vendors and internally to cross-functional departments. Maintains in-house product databases to ensure product information is updated timely and accurate. Responsible for overall sample management and organization, prepares for product presentation meetings, and assists within communicating key deadlines to cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met.

Responsibilities

• Inputs calendar date deadlines in Outlook for notification of order deadlines.
• Partners with the footwear and accessories sample room team member to process and allocate samples internally and externally.
• Maintains accurate and well-organized product racks by effort. Organizes and monitors the location of all samples and ensures they are available for meetings, as needed.
• Assists the Buyer in preparing samples, sample racks, and meeting set up for all meetings, including having accurate product information noted in line with process expectations and printing and/or emailing assortment sheets to all attendees prior to meeting.
• Photographs, labels and files all samples in line with set process to support building of Assortment Sheets and Product Information sheet (PI sheet) development.
• Creates and maintains accurate assortment sheets, which includes organization and management of digital photography and filing, as directed by supervisor.
• Handles assigned vendor correspondence including collecting product information for Product Information sheet (PI sheet), communication of adopted styles, sending fit comments, and sharing sample or TOP feedback, as outlined and directed by supervisor.
• Creates, manage and maintain the Product Information sheet (PI sheet) for buy process and copywriter process.
• Obtain all cost/MSRP information and MOQ’s for each item prior to presenting them for each effort.
• Present product to the copywriters for copy to be created and follow ups with copywriters with additional information and updates as needed.
• Manage and track all photo samples, communicate deadlines to vendors, follow up before due date, and communicate to team their status.
• Participates in the Pre-Walkthrough process in support of VP of Fashion in preparation for the Walkthrough Meeting.
• Compiles, prepares, and delivers the most updated samples to the creative team to ensure deadlines for photoshoots are met.
• Check dimensions and heel heights in all Design to Production process (DTP process) and Bluelines to ensure they correctly reflect the item. Tracks all DTP comments to support accurate execution.
• Checks digital catalog before printing for accurate care instructions and content instructions in line with Product Information sheet (PI sheet)

• Bachelor’s degree or keen interest in Fashion/Business of Fashion preferred
• 1+ years’ experience in a similar environment preferred, commensurate education and experience will be considered
• Basic Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign skills are a plus
• Passion for fashion, the fashion business and awareness, interest in cultural trends, appreciates newness and change
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize
• Strong computer skills, intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent communication and active listening skills, both verbal and written

If you would like to be part of a great team, are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference within our company, apply today. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and relocation will be required if you are not local.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and great merchandise discounts.

For more information about our culture and brand at Sundance, please visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SundanceHoldingsGroupLLC

For the Sundance Story, visit: https://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/customer+service/about+us.do

Sundance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

All applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).