DVD Buyer

Do you want to work for a rapidly growing, successful specialty retailer?

Do you enjoy a fun working environment where a healthy sense of humor is valued?

If you answered “Yes!” to these questions, you should be working for Peekay Incorporated!

We are currently searching for a motivated DVD Buyer to work in our corporate office. Our new DVD Buyer will report to Director – Inventory and be responsible for the daily management and growth of our DVD department. For more information about Peekay, please browse our website.

For your hard work, you will be rewarded with an offer that will include a competitive salary, excellent health benefits, a fun working environment, and other perks!

Under direction from the Director - Buying, as our new DVD Buyer you will be responsible for…

Ensure proper DVD merchandise quantities, selection and pricing for retail, wholesale, internet, trade shows and new store openings
Ensure proper Book and Magazine merchandise quantities, selection and pricing for retail, wholesale, internet, trade shows and new store openings
Receive, evaluate, process and preview new releases
Handle all vendor issues relating to the department
Negotiate pricing, displays, "freebies", terms, discounts, grand opening offers, samples, etc.
Responsible for writing monthly articles for the department and company publications
Review physical inventories for shrinkage control in the department
Visit store locations for review, presentation, staff feedback, merchandising input, signage
Ensure proper inventory needs for promotions and spiffs

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Accuracy/Volume – Accurately enter large volume of data, with focus on attention to detail; achieving maximum database accuracy. Must be able to meet specified deadlines of completion.
Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values. Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous retail, wholesale, or industry experience will be highly considered.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Inventory software; MS EXCEL and MS WORD.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Other skills and abilities: Ability to work alone or as a team member; Ability to work varied hours/days including occasional overtime during peak sales periods; Ability to multitask.

Other qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires consistent access to reliable transportation for the purpose of commuting on short notice to stores within assigned district/region. Must provide employer a telephone number at which employee may be reached (a cell phone number is preferable but not required).

To apply…
Please submit a cover letter and your resume to: pkb.pmsi@hiredesk.net