Looking for a way to get your foot in the door and work your way up?  Apply today for the Buyer Trainee position. Purchasing experience is not required. If you are responsible, decisive and a fast learner, you can quickly develop into a full-fledged Category Manager and from there progress into leading your own team.  A Buyer Trainee must be a self-starting, confident, smart, detail-oriented individual who likes a challenge and wants to make an impact in a busy and growing company.Job responsibilities:Researching and adding new items within assigned categoryPromoting product lines creatively and effectivelyResearching and strategizing growing market trends to maximize profitabilityMonitoring and reporting category sales growthCreating and executing projects to increase sales and gross profitProduct testing to ensure quality and consistency We are looking for hard working and intelligent individuals who are good communicators and are computer savvy, especially in Excel. The better we buy, the more we can sell, and the faster we can grow! Come be a part of this dynamic team. Clark Associates has been one of PA’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies for the past 10 years. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a competitive medical/dental insurance package, 401K match, and wellness programs. Employees appreciate using our onsite gym facilities or benefiting from the gym membership reimbursement program.Our onsite café allows employees the chance to enjoy fresh, healthy meals without leaving the office! Clark Associates often rewards our hardworking employees with fun events and perks to show our appreciation for their dedication and purposeful work towards our company growth — catered holiday meals, bringing in popular food trucks, and team building events are just a few things we do to promote an enjoyable, positive work environment for everyone.This is not a home based position. You must be able to work out of our office in Lancaster, PA. Please include a cover letter with your application.