Assistant Buyer - Logo Merchandising

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
 

Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
   

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job summary:

The Assistant Buyer plays a critical role in supporting Vail Resorts’ growing Logo Merchandising business. This position helps manage the end‑to‑end product lifecycle—from vendor communication and purchase order execution to sales analysis and inventory monitoring. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and energized by a fast‑paced retail environment. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic merchandising team committed to innovation, guest experience, and operational excellence.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $23.00 - $30.91
• Employment Type: Year Round 
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age 
• Housing Availability: No 

Job Responsibilities:

Purchase Order & Operational Excellence

• • Execute and oversee the full purchase order (PO) lifecycle, ensuring accuracy in costs, quantities, and timelines.
  • Monitor PO status and work with vendors, logistics, and planning to ensure on‑time delivery.
  • Resolve discrepancies related to costs, quantities, or shipping.

Category Management & Merchandising Support

• • Partner with the manager to implement category strategies, product initiatives, and company programs that drive sales and brand engagement.
  • Assist with seasonal assortment planning, sample coordination, and product setup.

Inventory Management

• • Track inventory levels across stores and channels, identifying potential stock‑outs or overstock situations.
  • Support markdown execution, stock balancing, replenishment, and reorder management.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• • Partner with merchants, planning, supply chain, and stores to support merchandising strategies and guest‑centric initiatives.
  • Prepare materials for line reviews, vendor meetings, and internal readouts.

Vendor Communication & Relationship Management

• • Serve as a key point of contact for vendors—managing item data collection, order status, delivery timelines, and issue resolution.
  • Help ensure product quality, brand standards, and operational alignment.

Data Accuracy & Systems Management

• • Maintain accurate product, cost, and pricing information within merchandising systems.
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, financial controls, and operational timelines.

Job Requirements:

• • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), and merchandising or ERP systems

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in accurate spoken and written English

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and workload in a highly dynamic environment

  • Analytical mindset with interest in sales metrics, margin analysis, and inventory performance

  • Passion for retail, product, and delivering an elevated guest experience

  • 2+ years of relevant retail experience (reporting, inventory management, store sales, operations, etc.)

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Skills:

• • Proactive, solution‑oriented approach
  • Strong follow‑through and reliability
  • Data‑driven mindset with curiosity around product performance
  • Collaborative team player
  • Adaptability in a seasonal, fast‑paced business
  • Enthusiasm for the Vail Resorts brand and mountain lifestyle

Vail Resorts offers a ‘Hybrid’ work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays.  Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The expected pay range is $23.00 - $30.91. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  513382
Reference Date: 02/06/2026 
Job Code Function: Merchandising