Associate Buyer

Arhaus; Boston Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus seeks an Associate Buyer to support brand initiatives, balance open-to-buy, and help drive financial targets. You will collaborate with Product Development, Planning, and Visual teams to select product assortments, allocate merchandise to stores, and respond to store needs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in buying and a passion for interior design and product. The role involves working with merchandising leaders to shape seasonal lines and promotional planning in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Buying/Merchant experience
• College Degree (2 or 4 Years) in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or Design
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn and retain new computer systems in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and to perform in a high-energy environment
• Previous experience in a retail space
• Passion for Interior Design and Product

Responsibilities

• Work with Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and implement business strategies necessary to meet or exceed financial goals for the assigned category and total company
• Partner with Product Development and Planning teams to assort products appropriate for business needs
• Work with planning partners to determine in-season product promotions and markdowns
• Partner with Planning to review order/sales projections alongside trends and future business strategies.
• Work with Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager to approve the unit's investment by style
• Build seasonal line plan, work cross functionally with planning partners to support through open to buy
• Partner with a Buyer to determine store distribution and selection of product mix in conjunction with Product Development, Planning, and Visual teams
• Responsible for allocating merchandise to stores or delegating to Assistant Buyer
• Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market as related to product assortment and pricing
• Create, maintain, and report all product sales data for evaluation purposes as required by the Divisional Merchandise Manager and General Merchandise Manager
• Promptly respond to store personnel questions, comments, and requests via category inbox
• Collaborate with Store and Visual Managers to evaluate and maximize individual store sales based on product performance and mix, demographic, and target custom
• Responsible for catalog content, proofing, and collaborating with the marketing team as needed
• Other duties as may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position on an as-needed basis

Skills

Buying/Merchant experience

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Retail experience

Product/design interest

Education

College degree in Business/Finance/Merchandising/Design

Job description

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used - and loved - for generations.

An Associate Buyer is responsible for supporting brand initiatives, balancing the open to buy, and achieving all aspects of assigned financial targets. This individual will also be responsible for supporting a business with the potential to have ownership of a smaller business.

• Work with Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and implement business strategies necessary to meet or exceed financial goals for the assigned category and total company
• Partner with Product Development and Planning teams to assort products appropriate for business needs
• Work with planning partners to determine in-season product promotions and markdowns
• Partner with Planning to review order/sales projections alongside trends and future business strategies.
• Work with Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager to approve the unit's investment by style
• Build seasonal line plan, work cross functionally with planning partners to support through open to buy
• Partner with a Buyer to determine store distribution and selection of product mix in conjunction with Product Development, Planning, and Visual teams
• Responsible for allocating merchandise to stores or delegating to Assistant Buyer
• Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market as related to product assortment and pricing
• Create, maintain, and report all product sales data for evaluation purposes as required by the Divisional Merchandise Manager and General Merchandise Manager
• Promptly respond to store personnel questions, comments, and requests via category inbox
• Collaborate with Store and Visual Managers to evaluate and maximize individual store sales based on product performance and mix, demographic, and target custom
• Responsible for catalog content, proofing, and collaborating with the marketing team as needed
• Other duties as may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position on an as-needed basis

Success Factors:

• Take initiative to overcome obstacles to achieving results
• Suggest potential solutions given institutional knowledge
• Display curiosity to understanding how things operate and how outcomes have played out to better inform self and to drive productivity
• Ask for, synthesize findings, and act on customer/business partner input
• Track record of implementation yields strong results

Requirements:

• 3+ years of Buying/Merchant experience
• College Degree (2 or 4 Years) in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or Design
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn and retain new computer systems in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and to perform in a high-energy environment
• Previous experience in a retail space
• Passion for Interior Design and Product

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI Code of Conduct

At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.