Retail Buyer, Year-Round

Year Round At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream! Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California. Benefits and perks of your adventure here: Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra ResortsFree skiing at all Alterra ResortsSki/snowboarding lessons discountsEquipment Rental discountFriends and Family vouchersRetail & Food discount401k with company match *Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check A little about this position: As part of Mammoth Resorts' Retail Administration team, the primary role of the Retail Buyer is to develop and execute product assortment based on fiscal year budget and open to buy (OTB), manage and support resort initiative to successfully grow revenue, while protecting initial markup value to support gross margin, and increase stock turns of assigned categories. The Retail Buyer is responsible for collaborating with other buyers on the team and develop an all-encompassing merchandise plan for each unique retail outlet for Mammoth Resorts and Crystal Mountain.Including but not limited to weekly execution for forecasting, planning, analyzing, and operational follow-through to all retail outlets, while adhering to company and divisional strategies.A critical success factor for the Retail Buyer will be the ability to work closely with our industry partners, destination leaders, and to understand current and future trends along with opportunities to maximize our position as a destination retailer and to grow our business in the assigned categories. Requirements: 2-3 years of related professional experience.Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or other related field and or related experience preferred.Communication: Ability to effectively communicate and present information in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization.Organization and Time Management: Ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage time and resources to be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and financial skills. Ability to analyze trends and make independent judgements which have considerable impacts on the organization. Able to problem solve and work with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365.Familiarity with the Mammoth Mountain Resorts and action sports industry.Must have a valid California driver's license with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years.Travel Requirements: Yes (Due to the remote location, airports are not open year-round, and employee may need to commute to nearest major airport via vehicle up to 300 miles to Los Angeles or Reno, NV). Hourly pay rate: $24.84 to $27.04 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.

2-3 years of related professional experience.Degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or other related field and or related experience preferred.Communication: Ability to effectively communicate and present information in writing and verbally across all levels of the organization.Organization and Time Management: Ability to proactively prioritize needs and effectively manage time and resources to be able to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.Critical Thinking: Strong analytical and financial skills. Ability to analyze trends and make independent judgements which have considerable impacts on the organization. Able to problem solve and work with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office 365.Familiarity with the Mammoth Mountain Resorts and action sports industry.Must have a valid California driver's license with no major moving violations in the last three (3) years.Travel Requirements: Yes (Due to the remote location, airports are not open year-round, and employee may need to commute to nearest major airport via vehicle up to 300 miles to Los Angeles or Reno, NV).