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Job-ID: 90969Category: RetailLocation: Las Vegas, NV, United StatesWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timeThe Retail Buyer is responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing gift merchandise for retail locations. They will assist the retail division team in the revenue, margin, and inventory management of retail product across multiple properties / locations. They will also assist with sourcing and developing innovative product to achieve financial goals and support and enhance each Caesars owned brand within the retail division of Caesars Entertainment. Additionally, they will provide strong administrative support utilizing retail systems to successfully deliver a product assortment to exceed the expectations of Caesars guests.QualificationsMust be 21 years of age or olderExperience in retail buying required. Degree in merchandising or marketing preferred but not required.Ability to drive product assortment strategies across multiple locations.Willingness to travel.Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize activities.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSMust be able to speak, read, write and understand English.Proven track record of exceeding goals.Strong understanding of retail finance and key performance drivers.Strong understanding of trends in relevant departments.Ability to develop and build a strong team of motivated merchants.ResponsibilitiesStrategize around methodology to drive gross profit by managing vendor matrix and direct deliveries versus central distributionDevelopment of pre-season annual sales & margin goals for retail stores and in season forecasting in line with performance.Produce weekly snapshot reports to communicate to retail senior leadership team on bi/weekly basisPartner with corporate analytics to develop performance metrics to produce meaningful analysisPartner with distribution center and operations to manage product flow and daily/twice daily deliveries to Las Vegas stores to maintain pre-agreed inventory levels.Work with retail senior leadership team to identify areas of growth in product or real estate.Strategically plan promotions by store month for at least 6 months in advanceMonitor sales daily to identify promotional or other revenue driving opportunitiesPartner with vendors for FF&E, equipment and collateral to drive incremental revenueIdentify new and existing market trends that can be profitably and efficiently executed.Quickly identify top and bottom selling product and develop appropriate action plan to maximize revenue and margin.Identify new product or margin opportunities to Corporate SourcingIncrease employee engagement by providing and communicating product knowledge seminars for the fieldCoordinate vendor training/ special events / personal appearances to drive revenueDevelop assortment plans for all new stores and partner with all departments for store set upResponsible for the training and development of all direct reports.Key Performance MetricsExceed budget for revenue and margin.Effective cross-functional collaboration with all verticalsAbout the companyAt Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars, Harrah's, Horseshoe and Eldorado brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”. If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.

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