Job Description
Summary:
As a Junior Buyer, you aren't just supporting, you are an integral part of the apparel engine. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll gain 360-degree exposure to the retail lifecycle, from trend forecasting and vendor relations to multi-channel execution.
This role is full-time, Monday-Friday, and is a fully onsite role at the Worldwide Golf HQ in Santa Ana, CA.
What We Offer:
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This is a key hire on the apparel team that will have growth opportunities into a Buyer role.
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This position offers excellent job stability, work-life balance, and room for growth.
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With over 90 stores in 25+ states and a growing family of e-commerce sites, we are one of the largest golf retailers in the nation. We have been in business for over 50 years and we are growing!
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There is no better time to work in the golf industry! (Perks include a strong employee discount on merchandise)
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Medical/dental/vision benefits package, 401(k) matching, HSA matching, and paid time off with increasing tiers.
Job Responsibilities Include:
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Shape the Strategy: Partner with Core Buyers to develop and execute seasonal product strategies that define the "look" of modern golf.
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Trend Hunting: Act as our "eyes on the ground," researching competitors and social media to identify emerging silhouettes, fabrics, and "it" items.
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Inventory Precision: Master the art of stock management, ensuring our 90+ stores have the right product at the right time.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key bridge between Purchasing, Marketing, and E-commerce to bring promotional campaigns to life.
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Hands-on Merchandising: Step out of the office and into the field, participating in store visits to ensure visual excellence and real-world product performance.
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Financial Growth: Analyze selling trends to help curate assortments that don't just look good—they hit our financial targets.
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Precision Data Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of product data, ensuring every SKU is accurately set up and maintained across our systems for seamless omnichannel selling.
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Purchase Order Leadership: Drive the PO process from entry to execution, collaborating with vendors to ensure timely deliveries and resolving any discrepancies with speed and accuracy.
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Data-Driven Insights: Regularly review and interpret sales and inventory reports to identify "best-sellers" and "slow-moves," providing the team with actionable intelligence.
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Proactive Inventory Optimization: Take the lead on suggesting reallocations between stores and recommending strategic markdowns to maximize sell-through and maintain healthy margins.
Desired Qualifications:
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Detail Obsessed: You live for the specifics and pride yourself on organized, error-free project management.
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Retail Savvy: You have a pulse on the apparel industry (3+ years’ experience preferred, but less experience may also be considered.)
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Tech Fluent: You’re a pro in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, comfortable using data to tell a story.
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Communicator: You can handle store requests with a "solutions-first" mindset and collaborate across diverse teams.
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field is preferred but not required.
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The ability to work a full-time, Mon-Fri schedule onsite at Worldwide Golf HQ in Santa Ana, is required.
Who We Are:
The Worldwide Golf family includes many well-renowned golf retail and e-commerce brands, including:
Roger Dunn Golf Shops | Edwin Watts Golf | The Golf Mart | Golfers' Warehouse | Van's Golf Shops | Uinta Golf | Las Vegas Golf Superstore | Golfdom | Mike's Golf Outlet | Golf and Ski Warehouse | Cool Clubs | Worldwidegolf.com | Globalgolf.com | Fairwaystyles.com | Getclubs.com
*The pay range for this position is $20.00-$25.00 per hour. Individual starting rate within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
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