It is the primary responsibility of the Retail BPD Manager, under the direction of Senior Management, to plan, select and purchase goods and merchandise that are sold in our Retail stores. They source new and review existing goods to ensure assortments remain competitive while effectively executing strategies that optimize product offerings to maximize revenue and profit; as well as guest satisfaction. The Retail BPD Manager will also ensure merchandise inventory accuracy and integrity, while identifying the need for price changes and stock balancing.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure proper merchandising planning to maximize space and create impactful visual presentations of merchandise.
• Identifying and meeting suitable Suppliers/Manufacturers
• Visiting trade shows and fairs to look for new products
• Negotiating prices, quantities, and delivery timescales
• Producing reports and forecasts
• Helping to drive and achieve sales goals by developing and executing strategies as well as determining opportunities.
• Analyze store’s current and past business effectively as to improve store(s) performance.
• Liaising with Sales Associates to obtain guest feedback and demand, while also providing product knowledge to staff.
• Make quick and effective business decisions.
• Practice effective cost control procedures for all operating, maintenance, and supply costs and is compliant with all Corporate Retail SOP Policies.
• Managing stock levels and identifying inventory discrepancies
• Liaising with the property’s main warehouse team to ensure proper inventory levels and space requirements.
• Organize staff and merchandise in the process of taking inventory and cycle counts.
• Effectively communicate business needs with both property and corporate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in retail supervisory/management role
• Effectively communicate in English, both oral and written forms.

Preferred:

• Previous experience with InfoGenesis & Stratton Warren systems.
• Previous retail store operations or Buying/Purchasing experience within the hospitality, casino, and resort industry.
• Previous experience in Inventory Management & Control.
• Bilingual abilities, with English as the primary or a secondary language