Title:
Soft Goods & Gift Buyer
Department:
Merchandising
America’s oldest speed shop is growing and this new position will lead the charge in our growing soft goods and merchandising categories. Speedway Motors has a reputation for providing racers and street rod enthusiasts with the products they are looking for, excellent service, and industry leading fast delivery.
This individual will expand the Company’s product offerings in the soft goods and gift categories. Manage product assortment and source/recommend new products and category margins in the soft goods and gift product categories. Develop and maintain strong vendor partnerships. Study product performance and identify market trends. Collaborate with the creative department related to catalog presentation, photography and copy.
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing is required, plus 2-3 years of experience in comprehensive soft goods and gift product categories, catalog development, merchandising, and production. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; AS/400 and Access knowledge a plus. Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills. Automotive background.
You must be energetic, self-directed, well organized and passionate about quality and an auto enthusiast.