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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