Buyer - Libros en Espanol - New York, United States - Barnes & Noble

Description

**Buyer - Libros en Espanol**

**Location**

NY-New York (Union Square)

**Classification**

Full-Time

**Job Summary**

We are currently looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Libros Book buyer. As the Buyer, you are responsible for the merchandising, planning, and product categories in our retail stores, and two distribution centers.

**What You Do**

Identify, source and develop new products or business opportunities specifically in the Spanish language market.

Develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and risks.

Partner with Director regarding the development of the assortment plan to drive sales.

Build and maintain a strong relationship with vendors.

Negotiate with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and prices toward maximizing the company's profits and margin goals.

Manage vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.

Perform market analysis, competitive shop and analyze sales trends. Identify opportunities with publishers in Spanish language markets to develop product for B&N.

Manage store and distribution center inventory to meet turnover goals.

Communicate and partner with Marketing and Creative departments, Ecommerce, and stores to provide information, accomplish initiatives and problem solve.

Travel to store locations to review product mix, obtain feedback and share information, investigate and respond to field issues.

Travel to international Book Fairs to learn market trends and product opportunities to buy and/or develop for B&N

**Knowledge & Experience**

In-depth knowledge of the Spanish language book market is preferred

Strong analytical and PC skills

Creative ability to operate independently

Strong negotiating and communications skills

Some travel required

Bachelor's degree

5-7 years of previous buying experience preferred

At least 5 years' experience in leadership roles: setting & executing strategy and driving results

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