Qureos Mentor

EAGLE EYE OUTFITTERS

About Eagle Eye OutfittersFounded in 1999, Eagle Eye Outfitters is an independent outdoor lifestyle retailer in Dothan, Alabama. From our humble roots 25 years ago, Eagle Eye has now expanded to over 45,000 square feet, becoming a premium retail partner for the best brands in the outdoor industry. As a leader in the retail community in South Alabama, we use outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor pursuits, environmental stewardship, and fulfillment of our community mission statement. It is always our goal to offer our customers the very best quality with unmatched radical customer service.Working at Eagle Eye OutfittersAt Eagle Eye Outfitters, we believe our work changes people&rsquo;s lives. We are a locally owned business with big ambition. People are the heart of any organization - including our own. Our company&rsquo;s motto is People Matter Most which applies to our approach in every decision we make to serve our customers, staff, and community. We&rsquo;re dedicated to empowering &amp; developing people, solving tough problems, and helping careers flourish inside and out.Men&rsquo;s Buyer Job Description SummaryUnder the Direct Supervision of the Inventory Manager, the Men&rsquo;s Buyer will be responsible for purchasing all men&rsquo;s clothing and accessories. This position requires a business-minded, self-motivated professional with passion and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and have a strong desire to be part of a team.RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Oversee all daily administrative responsibilities associated with the inventory management of brands that are within your area of responsibility.</li><li>Accountable for the monitoring of monthly sales for each brand to ensure they are on target with the seasonal and annual sales projections and goals that were set for each brand.</li><li>Responsible for collaborating with Ownership, Inventory Manager, and Store Management to assist in projecting seasonal and annual sales forecasts and goals for each brand within your area of responsibility.</li><li>Be an expert in every aspect of the department you are responsible for and demonstrate a complete understanding of the objectives that EEO is attempting to accomplish. To accomplish this task, the Men&rsquo;s Buyer must have a clear understanding of:</li></ul>- What each brand partner&rsquo;s seasonal and annual sales totals are and whether there is an opportunity to grow our overall business with the brand.- The visual merchandising plan for each brand partner and how they will be displayed on the EEO sales floor for each season. Men&rsquo;s Buyer and Visual Merchandiser should work together to create this merchandising plan and communicate it to ownership, management, and staff.- How our long-term and short-term business strategies for each brand partner relate to EEO&rsquo;s overall strategy for the department as a whole.<ul><li>Be the brand advocate for all the brand partners that make up EEO&rsquo;s overall business strategy for that department. As the Men&rsquo;s Buyer, you are the liaison between our company and the brands we partner with at EEO.</li></ul>- Therefore, it is your job responsibility to have a complete understanding of the overall objectives that EEO has for the department you represent and can clearly and accurately communicate those objectives to our brand partners.- Likewise, it is your job responsibility to work with our brand partners to gather as much information as possible regarding the overall direction they are going with their company, product assortments, and marketing strategies so that you can clearly and accurately communicate those brand objectives to EEO ownership, management, and staff.<ul><li>Men&rsquo;s Buyer must be able to oversee all aspects of pre-season orders, in-season orders, and order revisions which will include the following responsibilities:</li></ul>- Schedule appointments with brand partners to view their seasonal product offerings. The Men&rsquo;s Buyer would travel approximately 20-30 days each year. - Have a clear understanding of how to run key Retail Pro sales data reports and use the data generated to assist you with the process of creating a product assortment plan for the brand.- Create and submit pre-season orders for each brand partner that allows EEO to maximize our sales potential within each product category as well as receive maximum discounts, best dating terms, and optimal delivery dates.- Ensure that all orders are properly submitted to the data entry team. It is the responsibility of the Men&rsquo;s Buyer to work back with the accounting team to resolve any terms (discount and dating) discrepancies between what was on the order, stated on the brand partner&rsquo;s pre-season booking program, and entered in OTB versus what was on their brand partner&rsquo;s invoice.- Revise all pre-season orders in a timely manner (typically 30 days from the start ship date) so that each brand partner can make the necessary changes before the order starts to process for shipment and to ensure that EEO can maximize any dating and discounts associated with the order. When brand partners ship these revised orders unrevised, the Men&rsquo;s buyer will also be expected to work back with the discrepancy manager, vendors, receiving, and accounting to resolve the situation in a timely manner.- Research, develop, implement, and manage the model stock process for applicable brand partners under your authority.- Based on the sales data and current inventory levels for each brand, the Men&rsquo;s Buyer will be responsible for analyzing in-season data for each brand and submitting in-season orders for each brand in a timely manner so that EEO can maximize our sales potential and maintain a healthy profit margin.- Give ownership and management frequent updates on how individual brand partners and specific products are performing so that EEO can maximize our sales and profitability by spotting trends faster than other retailers.- Evaluate the merchandising plan for each brand partner with Visual Merchandiser multiple times each season to see if EEO&rsquo;s original plan was executed properly or if there are any changes that need to be made to maximize our sales and profitability with every brand partner.- Work with vendors onpoor-performingg items so that we can obtain Return Authorizations and/or stock swaps for better-performing items in a timely manner.- Oversee the creation of the discontinued product and poor performers listing, and work with merchandiser and store management on creating seasonal markdown plans for these products.- Continually research industry and market trends to identify brands that might be a fit for EEO and present them to ownership and management for consideration.- It is the Men&rsquo;s Buyer&rsquo;s responsibility to make sure brands under your authority are provided with a copy of the EEO Freight Routing Guidelines.<ul><li>Complies with inventory control procedures &amp; company standards.</li><li>Knowledgeable of and follows all company safety procedures.</li><li>Peer to Peer Accountability. Serve co-workers and be willing to have courageous conversations as needed for each other&rsquo;s individual development and growth.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation/Experience:<ul><li>BA in a business-related field is preferred, but not required.</li><li>Proven work experience (1+ years) in a buying or inventory management role is preferred.</li></ul>Schedule Requirements:<ul><li>Availability to occasionally work flexible shifts.</li></ul>- 5 Day work week with primarily 8-9 hour shifts.- Potentially 20-30 days of overnight travel annually to attend seasonal tradeshows.- Eagle Eye is closed every Sunday.Computer/Technical Skills:<ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite for preparing &amp; analyzing sales reports.</li><li>Excellent computer knowledge of PC environments.</li><li>Previous Experience using a POS/Inventory Management System a plus.</li></ul>Intellectual Competencies:<ul><li>Advanced organizational and technical analytical skills</li><li>Proficiency in English and Basic Math Skills.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the customer and the company.</li><li>Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities within specified time frames.</li><li>Sound judgment/decision-making ability: must be able to apply consistent logic, rationality, &amp; objectivity in decision-making. Must be able to maintain an objective view of situations in order to make impartial, well-reasoned decisions.</li><li>Creativity / Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.</li><li>Continual learner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.</li><li>Professional Demeanor: Arriving for work each day dedicated to having a great attitude to display to others your excitement about your profession. Sacrifices personal agendas for your coworkers and company to be more successful.</li><li>Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both in written and oral presentations.</li><li>Ability to plan, organize, &amp; schedule work for themselves in an efficient and productive manner.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealing; ability to be trusted by ownership, colleagues, and direct reports; puts honesty &amp; integrity above self.</li><li>Flexibility. Technology changes quickly. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.</li></ul>Interpersonal Competencies:<ul><li>People Matter Most: people-oriented and driven by customer satisfaction.</li><li>Must have excellent listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and/or comments, and decipher intent &amp; meaning.</li><li>Must have the ability to display appropriate leadership demeanor, dialogue, interaction, and attire when dealing with staff, customers, colleagues, web contractors, or ownership.</li><li>Must possess team building skills to foster an environment among staff to increase mutual trust, encourage cooperation and information sharing, and work well together.</li><li>Must have the ability to personify and/or exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness.</li><li>Must have the ability to take a stand on issues of importance and accountability. Willing to have courageous conversations without being abrasive.</li><li>Must have the ability to work in a team environment and establish collaborative peer relationships.</li><li>Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve, and see co-workers achieve as well.</li><li>Perseverance: Must have the ability to demonstrate a strong need to achieve goals and not give up.</li></ul>Physical Demands:<ul><li>Ability to sit in a normal position for long periods of time.</li><li>Ability to stand in a normal position for long periods of time for tradeshows, sales floor support on Black Friday, and other occasions as required.</li><li>Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with staff and customers.</li><li>Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away including a monitor. See the differences between colors, shades, and brightness.</li></ul>FULL-TIME BENEFITS<ul><li>Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year&rsquo;s Day.</li><li>6 Paid Holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, &amp; Christmas)</li><li>Generous Employee Discounts.</li><li>VTO - 40 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to be used for community service.</li><li>40 hours of Sick Time Off (After 90 days FT Status)</li><li>80 hours of Paid Vacation Time as outlined in Employee Handbook</li><li>Company Contributes up to 3% match toward 401(k) Retirement.</li><li>Company Provided Life Insurance Policy of $25,000</li><li>Company Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options</li><li>Company Aflac Secondary Insurance Options</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Men's Buyer

About Eagle Eye Outfitters In 1999, Eagle Eye Outfitters became an independent outdoor lifestyle retailer in Dothan, Alabama. From our humble roots 26 years ago, Eagle Eye has expanded to over 45,000 square feet, becoming a premium retail partner for the best brands in the outdoor industry. As a leader in the retail community in South Alabama, we use outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor pursuits, environmental stewardship, and fulfillment of our community mission statement. Our goal is always to offer our customers the very best quality with unmatched radical customer service.Working at Eagle Eye Outfitters At Eagle Eye Outfitters, we believe our work changes people's lives. We are a locally owned business with big ambition. People are the heart of any organization - including our own. Our company's motto is People Matter Most, which applies to our approach in every decision we make to serve our customers, staff, and community. Our dedication is to empowering &amp; developing people, solving challenging problems, and helping careers flourish inside and out.Marketing Manager Job Description Summary Under the Direct Supervision of Ownership, the Marketing Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions of our Marketing Team. The Marketing Manager is also responsible for social media management, supervising marketing operations to achieve revenue targets, and supporting the marketing department by developing strategies, coordinating project activities, and participating in research efforts. This position will continually seek to improve our radical customer service experience and increase sales, productivity, and the efficiencies of our Marketing Department.RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>This is considered a Divisional Leader position; therefore, the Marketing Manager is expected to attend all divisional leader meetings and any other meetings that may apply.</li><li>Work to initiate new consumer promotion campaigns and to develop consumer engagement plans, including but not limited to giveaways.</li><li>Oversee the designing and developing of marketing collaterals and promotional materials.</li><li>Lead Marketing staff by example with excellent customer service standards.</li><li>Hold Marketing staff accountable for providing quality work &amp; achieving goals and objectives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company standards among Marketing staff.</li><li>Conduct staff evaluations. Be willing to have courageous conversations with individual staff as needed for development and growth. Provide recommendations for pay increases and promotions as warranted. Keep accurate personnel records for discipline and termination as required.</li><li>Develop &amp; prepare Marketing staff to reach their potential for job transition and succession.</li><li>Recruiting, hiring, and leading an effective Marketing team to meet the needs of our customers.</li><li>Creating &amp; fostering a culture on our marketing platforms that ensures radical customer service and high performance is the focus of all marketing-related activities.</li><li>Create and execute strategies for Eagle Eye's social media channels, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter; including generating, editing, publishing, moderating, and sharing daily content (original text, images, or video) that builds meaningful connections and encourages target audiences of EEO to act.</li><li>Manage the social media content calendar in alignment with the Eagle Eye social objective plan for product and marketing.</li><li>Create original blog articles to post on the website and social media platforms.</li><li>Stay updated with the latest marketing trends and competitor activities.</li><li>Help to execute promotional events and goodwill events.</li><li>Help maintain a marketing and photography database in conjunction with the Photographer.</li><li>Preparing, formatting, and editing a range of documents.</li><li>Understanding company products and brands.</li><li>Creating and interpreting a variety of reports and data.</li><li>Analyzing questionnaires and other forms of feedback.</li><li>General office duties.</li><li>Other responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience: <ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in marketing, business, public Relations, or a related field is preferred.</li><li>Experience in a marketing-related job or field.</li><li>Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask.</li><li>Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal, communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to use social media for impressions and brand awareness.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of social media platforms including GMB, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.</li><li>Understanding of social media metrics; able to interpret the results and take action to increase the effectiveness of social media campaigns.</li><li>Proficient in Canva, Photoshop &amp;/or Light Room.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, OneDrive, Excel, &amp; Word.</li><li>Excellent computer knowledge for both Mac and PC environments.</li><li>Familiarity with the following is a plus, but not required:</li><li>Photography Experience.</li><li>Basic HTML &amp; knowledge of SEO.</li><li>Experience executing paid social media campaigns.</li><li>Video Editing Apps.</li><li>Klavyio, MailChimp, Basecamp, Later &amp;/or Hootsuite experience.</li><li>Knowledge of a POS system such as Retail Pro.</li></ul>Schedule Requirements: <ul><li>While most of the responsibilities of this position will fall during regular weekday work hours, Eagle Eye Outfitters is a retail establishment that may require availability to work flexible shifts during seasonal peaks in traffic and special projects:</li><li>Primarily 5-day work weeks with 8-9-hour shifts.</li><li>The possibility of Saturdays to meet deadlines or special events.</li><li>Key Dates throughout the year are required. Schedule of these will be discussed in an interview.</li><li>Eagle Eye is closed every Sunday.</li></ul>Intellectual Competencies: <ul><li>Advanced organizational and technical analytical skills</li><li>Proficiency in English and Basic Math Skills.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the customer and the company.</li><li>Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities within specified time frames.</li><li>Sound judgment/decision-making ability: must apply consistent logic, rationality, &amp; objectivity in decision-making. Must maintain an objective view of situations to make impartial, well-reasoned decisions.</li><li>Creativity / Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.</li><li>Continual learner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.</li><li>Professional Demeanor: Arriving for work each day is dedicated to having a great attitude to display to others your excitement about your profession. Willingly sacrifices personal agendas for your co-workers and company to be more successful.</li><li>Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely in written and oral presentations.</li><li>Ability to plan, organize, &amp; schedule work for themselves efficiently and productively.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealing; ability to be trusted by ownership, colleagues, and direct reports; puts honesty &amp; integrity above self.</li><li>Flexibility. Technology changes quickly. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.</li></ul>Interpersonal Competencies: <ul><li>People Matter Most: People-oriented and driven by customer satisfaction.</li><li>Must have excellent listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and comments and decipher intent &amp; meaning.</li><li>Must have the ability to display appropriate leadership demeanor, dialogue, interaction, and attire when dealing with staff, customers, colleagues, web contractors, or ownership.</li><li>Must possess team-building skills to foster an environment among staff to increase mutual trust, encourage cooperation and information sharing, and work well together.</li><li>Must have the ability to personify and exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness.</li><li>Must have the ability to take a stand on issues of importance and accountability. Willing to have courageous conversations without being abrasive.</li><li>Must have the ability to work in a team environment and establish collaborative peer relationships.</li><li>Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve, and see co-workers perform as well.</li><li>Perseverance: Must have the ability to demonstrate a strong need to achieve goals and not give up.</li></ul>Physical Demands: <ul><li>Ability to sit in a normal position for long periods.</li><li>Stand/Walk for long periods.</li><li>Daily lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 30 lbs.</li><li>Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and mental focus.</li><li>Use of hands for firm and robust grasping. Frequent use of finger dexterity.</li><li>Ability to climb ladders.</li><li>Ability to reach with hands and arms.</li><li>Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with co-workers and customers.</li><li>Occasional sitting in a normal position for short periods.</li><li>Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.</li></ul>FULL-TIME BENEFITS <ul><li>Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day</li><li>6 Paid Holidays (New Year, Memorial, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)</li><li>Generous Employee Discounts</li><li>VTO - 40 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for community service</li><li>40 hours of Sick Time Off (After 90 days FT Status)</li><li>120 hours of Paid Vacation Time</li><li>Company Contributes up to 3% match toward 401(k) Retirement</li><li>Company Provided Life Insurance Policy of $25,000</li><li>Company Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options</li><li>Company Aflac Secondary Insurance Options</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Marketing Manager

About Eagle Eye OutfittersFounded in 1999, Eagle Eye Outfitters is an independent outdoor lifestyle retailer in Dothan, Alabama. From our humble roots many years ago, Eagle Eye has now expanded to over 45,000 square feet, becoming a premium retail partner for the best brands in the outdoor industry. As a leader in the retail community in South Alabama, we use outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor pursuits, environmental stewardship, and fulfillment of our community mission statement. It is always our goal to offer our customers the very best quality with unmatched radical customer service.Working at Eagle Eye OutfittersAt Eagle Eye Outfitters, we believe our work changes people&rsquo;s lives. We are a locally owned business with big ambition. People are the heart of any organization - including our own. Our company&rsquo;s motto is People Matter Most which applies to our approach in every decision we make to serve our customers, staff, and community. We&rsquo;re dedicated to empowering &amp; developing people, solving tough problems, and helping careers flourish inside and out.Footwear Buyer Job Description SummaryUnder the Direct Supervision of the Inventory Manager, the Footwear Buyer will be responsible for purchasing all footwear and its related accessories. This position requires a business-minded, self-motivated professional with passion and enthusiasm. The ideal candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and have a strong desire to be part of a team.RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Oversee all daily administrative responsibilities associated with the inventory management of brands that are within your area of responsibility.</li><li>Accountable for the monitoring of monthly sales for each brand to ensure they are on target with the seasonal and annual sales projections and goals that were set for each brand.</li><li>Responsible for collaborating with Ownership, Inventory Manager, and Store Management to assist in projecting seasonal and annual sales forecasts and goals for each brand within your area of responsibility.</li><li>Be an expert in every aspect of the department you are responsible for and demonstrate a complete understanding of the objectives that EEO is attempting to accomplish. To accomplish this task, the Footwear Buyer must have a clear understanding of:</li><li>What each brand partner&rsquo;s seasonal and annual sales totals are and whether there is an opportunity to grow our overall business with the brand.</li><li>The visual merchandising plan for each brand partner and how they will be displayed on the EEO sales floor for each season. Footwear Buyer and Visual Merchandiser should work together to create this merchandising plan and communicate it to ownership, management, and staff.</li><li>How our long-term and short-term business strategies for each brand partner relate to EEO&rsquo;s overall strategy for the department as a whole.</li><li>Be the brand advocate for all the brand partners that make up EEO&rsquo;s overall business strategy for that department.</li><li>The Footwear Buyer takes on the full responsibility of having a clear understanding of each brand partner&rsquo;s seasonal and long-term business plan, product assortment, and marketing strategy.</li><li>This knowledge is used to develop a business strategy for each individual brand partner within the department you are responsible for managing inventory for.</li><li>Footwear Buyer would have to consider if the brand partner&rsquo;s overall business plan matches EEO&rsquo;s overall business strategy and core beliefs.</li><li>As the Footwear Buyer, you are the liaison between our company and the brands we partner with at EEO.</li><li>Therefore, it is your job responsibility to have a complete understanding of the overall objectives that EEO has for the department you represent and can clearly and accurately communicate those objectives to our brand partners.</li><li>Likewise, it is your job responsibility to work with our brand partners to gather as much information as possible regarding the overall direction they are going with their company, product assortments, and marketing strategies so that you can clearly and accurately communicate those brand objectives to EEO ownership, management, and staff.</li><li>Footwear Buyer must be able to oversee all aspects of pre-season orders, in-season orders, and order revisions which will include the following responsibilities:</li><li>Schedule appointments with brand partners to view their seasonal product offerings.</li><li>The Footwear Buyer would travel approximately 20-30 days each year.</li><li>Have a clear understanding of how to run key Retail Pro sales data reports and use the data generated to assist you with the process of creating a product assortment plan for the brand.</li><li>Create and submit pre-season orders for each brand partner that allows EEO to maximize our sales potential within each product category, and receive maximum discounts, best dating terms, and optimal delivery dates.</li><li>Ensure that all orders are properly submitted to the data entry team. It is the responsibility of the Footwear Buyer to work back with the accounting team to resolve any terms (discount and dating) discrepancies between what was on the order, stated on the brand partner&rsquo;s pre-season booking program, and entered in OTB versus what the brand partner invoiced us for.</li><li>Revise all pre-season orders in a timely manner (typically 30 days from the start ship date) so that each brand partner can make the necessary changes before the order starts to process for shipment and to ensure that EEO can maximize any dating and discounts associated with the order. When brand partners ship these revised orders unrevised, the Footwear buyer will also be expected to work back with the discrepancy manager, vendors, receiving, and accounting to resolve the situation in a timely manner.</li><li>Monitor the EEO Open to Buy (OTB) spreadsheet on a weekly basis to communicate the timeline for shipments that will be arriving at the EEO warehouse to the operations manager, warehouse manager, visual merchandise manager, and store manager.</li><li>Research, develop, implement, and manage the model stock process for applicable brand partners under your authority.</li><li>Develop, implement, and manage a seasonal fill-in schedule for all brand partners under your authority.</li><li>Based on the sales data and current inventory levels for each brand, the Footwear Buyer will be responsible for analyzing in-season data for each brand and submitting in-season orders for each brand in a timely so that EEO can maximize our sales potential and maintain a healthy profit margin.</li><li>Give ownership and management frequent updates on how individual brand partners and specific products are performing so that EEO can maximize our sales and profitability by spotting trends faster than other retailers.</li><li>Evaluate the merchandising plan for each brand partner with Visual Merchandiser multiple times each season to see if EEO&rsquo;s original plan was executed properly or if there are any changes that need to be made to maximize our sales and profitability with every brand partner.</li><li>Work with vendors on poor performing items so that we can obtain Return Authorizations and/or stock swaps for better-performing items in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee the creation of the discontinued product and poor performers listing, and work with merchandiser and store management on creating seasonal markdown plans for these products.</li><li>Responsible for continually researching industry and market trends to identify brands that might be a fit for EEO and presenting them to ownership and management for consideration.</li><li>It is the Footwear Buyer&rsquo;s responsibility to make sure they are provided with a copy of the EEO Freight Routing Guidelines.</li><li>Complies with inventory control procedures &amp; company standards.</li><li>Knowledgeable of and follows all company safety procedures.</li><li>Peer to Peer Accountability. Serve co-workers and be willing to have courageous conversations as needed for each other&rsquo;s individual development and growth.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation/Experience:<ul><li>BA in a business-related field is preferred, but not required.</li><li>Proven work experience (1+ years) in a buying or inventory management role is preferred.</li></ul>Schedule Requirements:<ul><li>Availability to occasionally work flexible shifts.</li><li>5 Day work week with primarily 8-9 hour shifts.</li><li>Potentially 20-30 days of overnight travel annually to attend seasonal apparel/footwear shows.</li><li>Eagle Eye is closed every Sunday.</li></ul>Computer/Technical Skills:<ul><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office suite for preparing &amp; analyzing sales reports.</li><li>Excellent computer knowledge of both MAC and PC environments.</li><li>Previous Experience using a POS/Inventory Management System a plus.</li></ul>Intellectual Competencies:<ul><li>Advanced organizational and technical analytical skills</li><li>Proficiency in English and Basic Math Skills.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the customer and the company.</li><li>Ability to work independently and complete assigned responsibilities within specified time frames.</li><li>Sound judgment/decision-making ability: must be able to apply consistent logic, rationality, &amp; objectivity in decision-making. Must be able to maintain an objective view of situations in order to make impartial, well-reasoned decisions.</li><li>Creativity / Innovation: Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting-edge programs/processes.</li><li>Continual learner. Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.</li><li>Professional Demeanor: Arriving for work each day dedicated to having a great attitude to display to others your excitement about your profession. Sacrifices personal agendas for your coworkers and company to be more successful.</li><li>Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both in written and oral presentations.</li><li>Ability to plan, organize, &amp; schedule work for themselves in an efficient and productive manner.</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and display ethical behavior in all business dealing; ability to be trusted by ownership, colleagues, and direct reports; puts honesty &amp; integrity above self.</li><li>Flexibility. Technology changes quickly. Must have the ability to adapt and adjust quickly to changing priorities or work demands without adverse impact on performance or team dynamics.</li></ul>Interpersonal Competencies:<ul><li>People Matter Most: people-oriented and driven by customer satisfaction.</li><li>Must have excellent listening skills to comprehend directives, inquiries, and/or comments, and decipher intent &amp; meaning.</li><li>Must have the ability to display appropriate leadership demeanor, dialogue, interaction, and attire when dealing with staff, customers, colleagues, web contractors, or ownership.</li><li>Must possess team building skills to foster an environment among staff to increase mutual trust, encourage cooperation and information sharing, and work well together.</li><li>Must have the ability to personify and/or exhibit compassion, sensitivity, warmth, friendliness, and trustworthiness.</li><li>Must have the ability to take a stand on issues of importance and accountability. Willing to have courageous conversations without being abrasive.</li><li>Must have the ability to work in a team environment and establish collaborative peer relationships.</li><li>Must have the ability to exhibit high levels of energy, a strong desire to achieve, and see co-workers achieve as well.</li><li>Perseverance: Must have the ability to demonstrate a strong need to achieve goals and not give up.</li></ul>Physical Demands:<ul><li>Ability to sit in a normal position for long periods of time.</li><li>Occasional standing in a normal position for short periods of time.</li><li>Ability to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with staff and customers.</li><li>Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away including a monitor. See the differences between colors, shades, and brightness.</li><li>Use of hands for firm and strong grasping. Frequent use of finger dexterity. Ability to reach with hands and arms.</li><li>Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 25 lbs.</li><li>Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.</li></ul>FULL-TIME BENEFITS<ul><li>Closed on Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year&rsquo;s Day.</li><li>6 Paid Holidays (New Years, Memorial, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)</li><li>Generous Employee Discounts.</li><li>VTO - 40 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to be used for community service.</li><li>40 hours of Sick Time Off (After 90 days FT Status)</li><li>80 hours of Paid Vacation Time (After Completing Management Training)</li><li>Company Contributes up to 3% match toward 401(k) Retirement.</li><li>Company Provided Life Insurance Policy of $25,000</li><li>Company Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options</li><li>Company Aflac Secondary Insurance Options</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $1,000.00 - $1,200.00 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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