The Cato Corporation is seeking individuals who are interested in a career in Merchandising to join our team as a Buyer. JOB SUMMARY: The Buyer support the brand objectives and deliver sales and profit targets as determined. • Drive assortment strategy to achieve financial goals—include style counts by month • Work cross functionally with your design partner to ensure that you have the on trend merchandise that drives sales. • Assume ownership once decisions are made to drive business • Communicate changes in strategy to the appropriate cross functional team members on a timely basis • Work with design and merchandise partners to create key looks and outfits • Adhere to Product Development Calendar • Responsible to assort the line which includes quantification of key ideas and looks • Identify business opportunities and risks in season through analysis of current sales with timely direction in order to react. • Monthly best seller meetings—communicate effectively what is driving your business • Competitive and aspirational shopping with design • Customer champion—visit stores monthly, getting to know the customer, what she wants and what could have been done differently.
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