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About the Team
You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trend. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing.
About the Role
As a Buyer, you will create and develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to deliver sales and profits for the assigned department in line with strategies set by the divisional Director / VP. You will identify category opportunities and recommend new products or concepts for the department. You will also coordinate information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Ecommerce, Sourcing, Allocation, Production, Creative Services, Stores, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines are met. You will handle visual signage (new, specials, markdowns) and coordinate in-store collateral, online copy and image assets, photo samples and assortment tools.
This role requires being onsite in our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.
Responsibilities
Sales, Strategy & Assortment
- Analyze, present and recap sales trends and results to leadership, and cross-functional partners for assigned department(s). Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.
- Execute 3YP growth strategies for assigned department(s).
- Execute entire category reviews and growth strategy forecasts as needed.
- Communicate weekly selling updates, assortment opportunities and influence mark down recommendations and trending collections to “chase” orders.
- Develop and communicate annual and seasonal business merchandising strategies for assigned department(s) focused on core businesses and newness.
- Select seasonal and core product assortment for assigned department(s) to drive the business forward on collaboration with in-house design team.
- Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
- Collaborate with Inventory Management and Sourcing on seasonal assortment rank, purchase quantity recommendations, flow and exit strategies for initial cost and production negotiations for new programs
- Identify and recommend new business opportunities to drive future growth.
- Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans for assigned departments
- Present to leadership and manager in seasonal milestone meetings.
- Establish seasonal pricing strategies and set profitable pricing based on sales trends and cost negotiations with the Sourcing team.
- Analyze competitive market and provide observations and analysis of findings.
- Execute SWOT analysis as needed. of market for competitive analysis
- Correspond with functional areas to resolve difficult issues on product quality issues, re-ticketing issues, or customer service needs
- Lead weekly product development meetings and establish a POV and provide critical and important feedback on the design.
- Lead product presentation set up and break down for critical product in-person meetings.
- Participate in regular return and replacement meetings and work to resolution for your area(s).
- Propose and recommend promotional opportunities to drive sales and customer engagement.
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Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. Our associates are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, so they can be their best and achieve their personal and professional goals. We make inclusivity a cornerstone of our culture by welcoming associates with diverse cultures and backgrounds and celebrating them, together. We nurture an open, inclusive environment for all. Our differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored, and appreciated. Together, we’re creating a more just and inclusive company culture where the only criteria for advancement are :
We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Outside of WSI, we recognize the importance of playing a part in our communities through partnerships, collaborations, and commitments to a more just and inclusive world.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available :
Benefits
Continued Learning
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $105,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
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Salary : $105,000