Retail Buyer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic direction for assigned categories, ensuring competitive pricing, relevant assortment, and compelling promotions
• Analyze market trends and customer preferences to select brands and items that align with current and future needs
• Develop a bottom-up financial plan to meet category and total area sales and margin goals
• Oversee product assortment, determining mix and category roles, and approve master product selection
• Set and review pricing strategies that uphold brand pricing integrity, maximize gross margin, and enhance competitive positioning
• Cultivate partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and promotional support

Requirements

• Passion for and deep knowledge of the cannabis industry, including product categories, market trends, consumer preferences, and the evolving regulatory landscape in Maine
• Minimum of 1 year of cannabis buying, procurement, or wholesale experience within the Maine cannabis market
• Established network of cannabis cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and wholesale partners throughout Maine
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, product lifecycle planning, and replenishment strategies
• Proven ability to analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to make data-driven purchasing decisions and optimize assortment strategies
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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