Hiring a Retail Vendor Manager for an exciting music team with our large tech client in Culver City! Must work onsite daily. If interested, please apply directly. Job Description The Vendor Manager position is for a passionate customer and brand advocate with proven analytical capabilities, project management skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize. This position supports our Vendor Manager team who are P&L owners and hands on operator with some of the world's greatest brands that have a direct selling relationship with the client. This VM must be an excellent communicator and excellent at prioritizing numerous tasks - this person will work cross-functionally every day with supply chain, finance, advertising, etc. to ensure that your businesses are positioned for growth and sustainable success. A great VM candidate is someone that has a "can do" attitude, is passionate about driving customer-centric outcomes, and has a track record of delivering business results. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail and a high level of flexibility and commitment. Key job responsibilities • Act as the business owner for assigned categories, possessing a complete understanding of various tools and resources in order to resolve defects in listings and create the best customer experience. • Support the creation of promotions, monitor and analyze results, in order to achieve business objectives. • Maximize the client's selection opportunities by identifying gaps and working with vendors to resolve. • Have a complete understanding of the customer needs, both existing and potential, and use that knowledge to advocate for and drive delivery of site features that provide customers with an unparalleled shopping experience • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal stakeholders, while meeting tight deadlines • Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business preferred. A Bachelors degree of any kind is required. - 1-2 years of experience in retail merchandising or vendor management - Proficiency in Excel and data analysis (pivot tables, v-lookups) - Excellent presentation, organization and account management skills - Vendor management experience is required. Preferred Qualifications - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to manage multiple competing priorities - Strong database and computer skills - Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results - Experience in process improvement - Experience with pricing and selection strategy - Experience in online retail - Experience using analytical specific tools such as Google Analytics, SQL (most needed) or HTML - Experience with apparel or licensing. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Culver City,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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