MCS Burbank

Part-Time Retail Buyer

Location: Glacier Park International Airport (GPIA) – Kalispell, MT

Company: MCS Burbank, LLC

The Flathead Mercantile, a retail concessionaire at Glacier Park International Airport, is seeking an experienced and passionate Part-Time Retail Buyer to join our team. We operate a diverse retail space focused on providing high-quality, memorable products for travelers visiting and departing from Montana.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in curating a selection of products that showcase the best of the Flathead Valley and Montana to a tourist-focused audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, select, and purchase a wide variety of merchandise, with a strong focus on local artisan-produced, Montana-related apparel, gifts, souvenirs, and pre-packaged food items.
• Manage inventory levels, purchase orders, and vendor relationships to ensure optimal stock and competitive pricing for products sold in an airport environment.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify new product opportunities and optimize existing product lines.
• Ensure all procured products align with the aesthetic of the Airport Terminal Building.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Retail Buyer or similar role in an environment focused on tourism or visitor-based retail. Five Years minimum experience required
• Required Experience (One or more of the following):
• Experience buying for an airport retail location.
• Experience in sourcing and buying "Made in Montana" or local artisan goods.
• Strong understanding of the Kalispell/Flathead Valley market and local businesses is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages, commensurate with experience in the Kalispell/Flathead Valley market.
• Flexible Hours
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental
• Glacier Institute membership offering free Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, diverse range of field courses and educational programs designed to deepen your understanding of this remarkable ecosystem

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant buying experience and focus on tourist or local Montana products to steve@mcsburbank.com

Please note that this position requires you to obtain a workplace badge, which involves fingerprinting and a 10-year FBI Federal background check. Only those eligible to work in the U.S. and able to clear this background check should apply.

This is a job at a facility that requires a workplace badge to enter. All applicants will be subject to fingerprinting and a 10 year FBI background check.