Buyer- Softgoods

evo Purpose: To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

The Buyer shapes our product assortment, vendor relationships, and overall business strategy. Working across departments, this role will craft assortment strategies that align with customer preferences, drive revenue growth, and enhance brand loyalty. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end buying process, from writing orders and managing inventory to negotiating terms with vendors and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The Buyer will be responsible for influencing pricing and promotional strategies, analyzing market trends, and contributing to the success of the business by achieving revenue, margin, and inventory performance goals. 

 The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program* and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

The Opportunity

• Develop and implement product assortment strategies that align with customer preferences and budget, ensuring an exceptional customer experience. 
• Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiating discounts, terms, and identifying growth opportunities to enhance the product lineup. 
• Manage the complete buying cycle, including writing orders, overseeing reorders, cancellations, and closeouts, achieving vendor deadlines for optimal discounts and payment terms. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and markdown cadence to meet sales margin objectives. 
• Analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for introducing new brands and products to market, keeping evo at the forefront of industry trends. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Marketing, Store, and Digital Content to develop seasonal assortment plans and ensure cohesive strategies. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Assistant Buyers and Data Specialists, fostering their professional growth and development. 
• Monitor sales performance, manage inventory positions, and propose adjustments as needed to achieve margin goals and meet business objectives. 
• Contribute to the Go To Market process by presenting seasonal strategy guides to cross-functional partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Must Haves

**Must be in Seattle, WA

• 5 years experience in buying, merchandising, or a related field, with a strong track record of successfully managing product assortments and vendor relationships. Preferably in the Outdoor Industry.
• Proven strong analytical and effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure while remaining flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Keen attention to detail and strong organization is a must.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8

The Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree 

At evo, we are working to build and nurture a culture where equity, inclusivity, and compassion are inherent to how we operate and evolve. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and understand the power in the diversity of ideas and opinions. Guided by our values and mission to promote more inclusive outdoor spaces, we are working to develop a team that is equally representative of the community we hope to build.

While there is more work to be done, we are in the process of evolving our toolset. We are committed to providing the space, support, and resources necessary for each individual to feel heard and valued. If you are interested in contributing your unique voice to our journey, we welcome you to apply!

evo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the participation of individuals of diverse ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities and personalities will add to personal development and organizational success. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, and promoted without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital or military status, age, national origin, color, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, genetic information, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The base wage for this role ranges from $60,000 to $95,500. Where you land in that range depends on your skills and experience, and we also factor in internal pay equity. While the full range is listed for this role, we rarely hire at the top of the range, leaving room for professional and financial growth in role.

At evo, we continually evolve our pay process and total rewards offerings to ensure pay is fair and easy to understand. While every individual's needs are unique, we are proud to offer a benefits package that has been carefully curated to support both your personal life and professional aspirations.