Buyer Fashion Watches

Opportunity is based in Miami, FL. Hybrid Schedule (Mondays & Fridays remote days) non-negotiable.The Buyer - Fashion Watches is responsible for driving the strategic vision of their category of business, while leading and developing a team of Associates, Merchant Coordinators and/or Assistant Buyers. This position develops customer centric assortment plans based on each cruise lines guest and demography, a detailed knowledge of the product category, and data. The Merchandise Manager works in partnership with their Planning Manager counterpart to achieve sales, gross margin and inventory turnover/weeks of supply plans while demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the connection between financial strategies and related merchandise objectives.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic PrioritiesDevelop and execute strategic vision for areas of responsibility while supporting multiple cruise line profiles (Budget, Moderate, Upscale, and Luxury).Create merchandising & presentation standards that correlate and support the strategic vision of the business.Source, develop and manage vendors that are relevant to our business & negotiate terms, gross margin, and exclusive agreements.Set annual & seasonal objectives for each business and measure/course correct for progress &performance (Sales, Gross Margin, and Inventory Turnover).Assortment PlanningBuild assortments that support overall cruise line strategic merchandising vision and are relevant(productive & profitable) to each ship.Develop assortment mix management to deliver key item ownership, key classification impact and unique & novelty items.Responsible for creating a compelling pricing strategy that supports value & savings needs and can be communicated to consumers through ship signing program.Direct assortment planning that effectively addresses and delivers products with appropriate breadth & depth based on ship profile and volume.Financial ManagementStrong collaboration with planning partner to determine seasonal and annual departmental andclassification plans for sales, PPD, gross margin, receipts and inventory.Consistently analyze, evaluate & reset to performance of each business and brand by ship, focusing on key classifications and key items.Direct and manage currency of inventory, processing markdowns & DSKU identification on a timely basis to keep inventories clean.Develop and secure necessary IMU and GM objectives and secure market financial support to achieve product and brand targets.Continually update DMM of merchandising of emerging trends, market updates and new product opportunities.Develop competitive retail pricing strategy which delivers compelling price advantage and savings to consumers.Maintain competitive market awareness both in US and European domestic markets, CaribbeanBusiness, as well as expanding itineraries, such as Asia, Australia and South America.Develop hard-hitting promotional opportunities and ensure consistent stock.Work with brands on product exclusive and co. branding opportunities to provide points of competitive differentiation.Interpersonal ManagementDevelop strong relationships with planning partner through teamwork and communication.Consistently act as a positive contributing force within Starboard in all interrelations andcommunication.Develop regular and actionable communication with Cruise Line Retail leadership, Directors, District Manager, Ship Managers and all sales support functions.Talent ManagementHire, train, develop, motivate and retain a highly talented team.Lead and manage a team of Associate Merchandise Managers, Merchandise Coordinators andAssistant Buyers.Complete annual performance evaluations, provide feedback to grow and develop teams.Provide regular performance feedback to MP&D leadership team.Qualifications Education And Experience7- 10 Years of ExperienceBachelor's Degree RequiredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong Leadership and Communication Skills required to grow and develop teamBusiness Acumen; Analytical Skills to Drive Sales, Profit and InventoryCross Functional Collaboration with Planning Team, Retail Operations, MarketingAbility to have strong influence with peers and business partnersProficiency in Microsoft Applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point; strong excel skillsrequired as position involves creating/maintaining many complex spreadsheets.Manages department within a function with authority to hire/terminate.Decision MakingMakes operating decisions and takes action for a department/project/initiative. Actively participates in strategy development. Very broad guidance from management. Requires high level of problem-solving ability based on complex nature of problems.Travel RequirementsBetween 10%- 25% of timeKey CompetenciesCustomer ServiceRelationship ManagementBusiness AcumenDrive for ResultsSelf-DevelopmentCourageProblem SolvingCommunicating EffectivelyTeamwork and Collaboration