Degree in retail or equivalent buying experience (2+ years)
Preferred buying experience in a museum setting
Degree and/or experience in the arts
Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Problem-solving and follow-up skills
Willingness to travel regionally (approximately 10%)
Retail Pro experience is a plus
Responsibilities
Source and manage new product lines
Develop products from concept to final execution
Manage multiple product lines with diverse aesthetics
Ensure quality assurance across all products
Plan merchandise assortments that align with brand themes
Monitor merchandise performance and profitability
Identify and analyze industry and art trends
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability insurance with optional coverage
401k plan with 50% match on the first 6% contributed
Paid Personal Days (15 per year)
Paid Time Off (14 days/year)
Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2500/year
New child family leave up to 4 weeks
50% discount on purchases at the Space Needle
Charitable Contributions/Matching Gift up to $200/year
Paid parking or up to $250/month towards an Orca card
Full Job Description
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for product development, sales, gross margin, inventory management, and turnover goals in a small boutique museum quality high volume store inside a high-profile single artist's exhibition. As a member of the Chihuly Garden & Glass Exhibition's and Space Needle's management team, performance includes demonstration of the following accountabilities: leadership, communication, self-empowerment, and resource management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to source and manage new and applicable product lines.
Product development from conceptualization to final product.
Ability to manage multiple product lines with varied aesthetic expectations.
Quality assurance.
Planning new merchandise assortments to create stories and themes consistent with our brand.
Monitor the performance and profitability of merchandise selection.
Identify and focus on industry and art trends.
In depth knowledge of artist Dale Chihuly and his inspirations, influences and impact on the art world.
Strong presentation and communication skills at a professional level both written and verbal
Maintain and navigate high level partner relationships.
Maintain vendor negotiations for optimum pricing, timely shipping, promotional support, favorable terms of purchase, and vendor compliance.
Inventory management through analysis of vendor profitability, sales and inventory reports.
Maintain budgeted gross margin levels, markdown dollars and promotions.
Support Buying director with order management, purchase order entry and vendor follow-up.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Purchase order input and management.
Floor plans and merchandise moves.
Product knowledge and training.
Physical inventory and reconciliation.
Process price changes, transfers and return to vendors.
Any other responsibilities defined by Management.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Degree in retail field or equivalent buying experience (2+ years)
Buying experience in a museum setting preferred
Degree and/or experience in the arts.
Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
Problem solving and follow-up skills.
Must be willing to travel - regional +/- 10%
Ability to work independently and a good team player.
Ability to take initiative on projects.
Strong attention to detail.
Retail Pro experience a plus.
Must be able to communicate effectively in the English language.
Full time, Salaried position
Salary Range: $85,000 - $92,200 yearly DOE
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability, with optional supplemental coverage options available
Optional Flexible Spending Account for Self and Dependents
401k plan, we will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute, equivalent to 3% of your wages
Deferred compensation into 401(k) account at company Shareholder discretion. Eligible to begin participating after one year of service with an annual plan entry date of October 1st.
Paid Personal Days (15 per year)
Paid Time Off of 14 days / year
Tuition reimbursement of 50%, up to $2500 / year
New child family leave up to 4 weeks while on approved FLMA and enrolled in company sponsored medical plan
50% discount for many purchases at the Space Needle (Retail, Food and Beverage)
Charitable Contributions / Matching Gift, up to $200 year
Paid parking or up to $250 / month towards an orca card
