Destination XL Group, Inc.

Buyer

Destination XL Group, Inc.$95K — $115K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/training
  • 3+ years experience in a specialty retail environment over $100M sales
  • Strong knowledge of merchandise and retail accounting
  • Proficient in managing vendor relationships
  • Ability to strategize and develop key concepts for product promotion

Responsibilities

  • Oversee departmental success by developing seasonal business strategies
  • Partner with cross-functional teams for store assortments and promotional strategies
  • Handle vendor relationships and negotiate product costs
  • Evaluate and present seasonal strategies at company meetings
  • Formulate pricing strategies including promotional and targeted pricing

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Dog-friendly office days
  • Various additional benefits
Full Job Description
As a Buyer on our Merchandising Team you'll have a highly visible role translating the overall merchandising direction into the acquisition and promotion of product for departmental categories of business. You'll be driven to deliver appropriate sales, gross margin and turn performance to contribute to the ultimate success of the merchandise strategy. Using your keen sense of fashion direction and merchandising knowledge you will support DXL's mission by: • Overseeing the success of the department through developing and driving seasonal business strategies that meet or exceed financial targets • Partnering with cross-functional team members to develop department key concepts, key items, store assortments and promotional strategies that are commercially viable • Handling vendor relationships ensuring that product meets or exceeds standards for quality and represents overall fashion direction. You'll negotiate product cost, manage receipt flow, and strategize business to meet financial goals • Overseeing, evaluating, and presenting seasonal strategies and performance at milestone company meetings • Formulating department pricing strategies including first price, promotional pricing, sell through items by planned out dates We're looking for someone: • With a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience • With 3+ year's experience in a specialty retail environment exceeding $100M in sales volume • With strong knowledge of merchandise/retail accounting Here's what we offer: • All Your Basic Benefits (health, dental, 401k, PTO, etc.) • Hybrid Work Environment • Compressed/Flexible Work Schedule • Bring Your Dog to Work Days • And more! The hiring range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. While the compensation within the posted range will vary based on experience, skill set, and internal equity, it is uncommon for new hires to be placed at the top of the range. This is a bonus eligible position.

About Destination XL Group, Inc.

Destination XL Group, Inc. is a specialty retailer of men's big and tall apparel, with operations throughout the United States and in London, England. The company operates under the DXL, DXL Outlet, Casual Male XL, and Rochester Clothing brands. DXL offers a wide selection of clothing and shoes for big and tall men, including suits, dress shirts, activewear, and accessories. The company's stores are typically located in high-traffic shopping centers and malls. In addition to its brick-and-mortar stores, DXL also operates an e-commerce website.
Learn more about Destination XL Group, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$380.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$57 million
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$350 million

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