In this role, you will:
Own the Business: Develop and execute strategies- Strategically create assortments that meet financial metrics.
- Develop core and seasonal products which excite our customers.
- Build assortment plans through competitive shopping, working with vendors, and understanding trends.
- Demonstrate a strong awareness of competition and the market.
- Speak confidently about product vision and category performance to internal and external partners.
- Travel to vendor factories and attend trade shows domestically and internationally (as appropriate for the business).
Drive the Business: Manage financial aspects and demonstrate strong business acumen and agility- Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and Buy Plans for designated category along with Inventory Management partners.
- Actively manage the business both in forward planning and in-season execution.
- Review business regularly; analyzing, summarizing, and making recommendations.
- Quickly zero in on key business opportunities and create competitive and breakthrough strategies/plans.
- Manage promotional strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
Manage sourcing relationships and internal communications for all customer-facing programs:
- Manage vendor relationships: negotiate best possible pricing, handle quality assurance issues, organize claims preparation, return to vendor (RTV) process, vendor income support and track and resolve outstanding issues.
- Identify, source, and onboard new vendors (working with agents and internal Vendor Relations teams).
- Research, prepare, and present new product ideas and concepts to internal partners.
- Provide Advertising, Marketing, Visual and eCommerce support needed to drive sales of your categories.
- Confirm accuracy of all marketing exposure and signs.
Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors:- Demonstrate the ability to influence, make decisions, and act without having the total picture; comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
- Manage the professional development of one or more Assistant and/or Associate Buyers.
- Build rapport quickly and establish positive and productive relationships with internal colleagues and external business partners.
You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office
What You'll Bring- Passion for the business.
- A high level of business acumen, agility, and curiosity.
- A keen eye for style and trends.
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Resourcefulness: Critical thinking capabilities, creative problem solving, and taking appropriate risks.
- Ability to identify, develop and manage existing business and spot future trends.
- An enthusiasm for travel and exploring.
- Excellent analytical skills; trend forecasting and item management.
- Excellent planning and negotiation skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to develop subordinates.
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office Applications such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word.
- Minimum 5-7 years buying experience with a multi-unit retailer including domestic or foreign travel.
- Bachelor's degree required.
CA Pay Range is $110,000 to $150,000 annually
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