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The Opportunity

QVC’s Footwear Merchandising department has an exciting opportunity for a talented Buyer I to join the On Air Footwear team overseeing key footwear brands like Koolaburra by Ugg, Spenco, Dr. Scholls, and more. The Buyer I position is a developmental role intended to prepare for a Buyer II position. The primary responsibility of the Buyer I is to develop, negotiate and execute new products, concepts, shows, and ideas while maximizing multi-platform opportunities that will resonate with customers. The Buyer I will have ownership of a portion of the Buying Office’s business and take accountability for long term and short term strategic and financial planning, purchasing and managing sales objectives. Select products based on relevant trends and understand how to translate them into products/concept for multi-platform retail. Educate and communicate with vendors and cross-functional departments.

Our Team

Join our World's Class Merchandising Footwear organization and work on key on air assortment to evolve and enhance QVC's business. We are a high performing team that focuses in on the on air strategy while also taking a customer centric approach with strong collaboration with all cross functional partners.

Your Impact

Under the supervision of the Buyer II, the Buyer I is responsible for maintaining the assortment for assigned merchandise categories and executing multi-platform strategies.

• Develop and execute multi-platform short and mid-range buying plans that meet or exceed the financial goals.
• Drive innovation. Develop an entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will deliver results. Accelerate product discovery. Lean into emerging categories and product adjacencies.
• Work with cross functional partners in the development and execution of brand, product and digital strategies and react to short term business results.
• Build business and leadership skills. Engage in own growth and development through learning plans and feedback.
• Develop talent, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team and manage performance.
• Manage vendor relationships. Effectively conduct vendor negotiations that best supports business objectives.

What You Bring

• 2-5 years of corporate merchandise buying experience.
• Leads by examples living both Principles and World Class Merch Differentiators.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently requiring limited supervision and exercise proper judgment.
• Excellent oral, written and telephonic communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to interface well with cross-functional teammates at all levels.
• Ability to make decisions to achieve desired results.
• Ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business.
• Superior negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Ability to access information using automated systems (e.g., windows based computer).
• Demonstrated presentation skills that demonstrate confidence in subject.

About QVC, Inc

QVC, Inc., exceeds the expectations of everyone we touch by delivering the joy of discovery through the power of relationships. Every day, in nine countries, QVC engages millions of shoppers in a journey of discovery through an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products, from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewelry. Along the way, we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories, and award winning customer service. Based in West Chester, Pa. and founded in 1986, QVC has more than 17,000 employees and has retail operations in the U.S., Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, and through a joint venture in China. Worldwide, QVC engages shoppers on 14 broadcast networks reaching approximately 370 million homes, seven websites, and 220 social pages. Visit corporate.qvc.com to learn more.

QVC, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ : QRTEA, QRTEB), which includes QVC, HSN, zulily and the Cornerstone brands (collectively, "Qurate Retail Group"), as well as other minority investments. Qurate Retail Group believes in a third way to shop -- beyond transactional ecommerce or traditional brick-and-mortar stores -- and is #1 in video commerce,#3 in ecommerce in North America and #3 in mobile commerce in the U.S. (according to Internet Retailer). For more information, visit www.qurateretailgroup.com. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.

EEO

As an equal opportunity employer, Qurate Retail Group is committed to a diverse workforce and is also committed to a barrier-free employment process. In order to ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals pursuant to applicable law, individuals that require accommodation in the job application process for a posted position may contact us at CareersUS@QVC.com for assistance.

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