**Company Overview** Sleep Number team members are part of a passionate, purpose-driven culture that supports improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep. We are not just focused on our customers, however; being employed by Sleep Number means your personal wellbeing is important, too. As we continue to grow, we are looking for team members who will bring their unique personalities, backgrounds, and skills to work. Whether you are entering, returning, or experienced in the workforce, we have a place for you.

In our 35 years in the industry we have improved over 13 million lives, and we are just getting started. With 5,000 team members nationwide supporting work disciplines from technology to manufacturing, retail stores to field services technicians, corporate teams to customer service, we are a sleep innovation leader because of our team members. Now is a great time to join us as we invest further in our people and sleep innovation. #TeamSleepNumber

**Position Purpose** As an Associate Buyer, you will partner with the Sr. Buyer in delivering consumer benefit driven product innovation for Sleep Numbers Bedding Collection as part of the Sleep Innovation team. The Associate Buyer will be tasked with supporting an expansive product roadmap to meet consumers sleep needs and improve upon their individual sleep experience.

**Primary Responsibilities**

* Support Sr. Buyer in bringing forth meaningful innovation that strengthens Sleep Numbers Bedding Collection competitive advantage

* Understand current and emerging trends in the industry and with the competition

* Partner with Sr. Buyer in building an expansive product roadmap to meet consumers needs

* Manage all aspects of a product category within the bedding collection assortment

* Manage timing and action grids with team and vendors on product launches to ensure execution

* Build and maintain strong vendor relationships

* Financial planning and forecasting to deliver results for assigned category

* Develop an annual financial plan on a category that supports total bedding collection goals

* Monthly/Weekly financial forecasting and analysis to identify opportunities for sales and margin

* Assortment planning to increase productivity (styleouts, category and class plans)

* Support the delivery of end to end commercialization for the customer (interactive, marketing, signage, placement, promotions, sales training)

* Partner Sr. Buyer in creating promotional and pricing plans to achieve financial goals

* Utilize product positioning and key messaging for new and existing product packaging

* Compose features and benefits to share with support partners for signage, packaging, and training

* Execute internal/field communication on product launches

* Evaluate performance to identify new opportunities. (product, promotions, in-store and execution)

**Position Requirements**

* 2 years in a retail buying setting

* 4 year college degree, preferably in business, marketing or merchandising

* Project management and organizational skills

* Problem solving and self-starter skills

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Proficient in MS Office application

* Requirements for this role are prioritization, collaboration and execution

**Working Conditions**

* Travel as required

**Pay & Benefits** WELLBEING AT SLEEP NUMBER, WITH SLEEP AT THE CENTER

Improving the health and wellbeing of society through higher quality sleep starts with you. We strive to infuse wellbeing into all aspects of our culture championing your emotional, financial, career, community, and physical health.

By joining Team Sleep Number, in addition to offering competitive pay programs, we are proud to offer eligible team members an extensive wellbeing package including, but not limited to comprehensive health plan options, 401(k) Plan with discretionary company match, incentive eligibility paid time off and much more:

* A free Sleep Number 360 Smart Bed for team members, and additional product discounts for friends and family throughout the year.

* Emotional wellbeing resources to help you balance life, such as free access to therapy, family care concierge and discounted childcare.

* Financial support when you need it the most - paid parental leave, time to recover from an illness or injury, and saving for lifes expected & unexpected adventures.

* Opportunities for connection in and outside of work through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, and volunteerism in our communities.

* Career development supported by our tuition reimbursement program. and continuous learning and development opportunities.

* Work for your day flexibility, available for select corporate roles.

**Safety** Safety is a top priority for Sleep Number supporting customers and team members wellbeing. COVID-19 Precaution(s) are in place consistent with CDC guidelines, U.S. Department of Labors Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), and state/local laws.

**EEO Statement** Sleep Number is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, marital status, religion, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

**? Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)** It is Sleep Numbers policy to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process, consistent with applicable law. We may require supporting medical or religious documentation where applicable and permissible by law. If you are a qualified individual, you may request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, including if you are unable or otherwise limited in your ability to access open roles here.