Associate Buyer, Entertaining, Williams Sonoma

Williams Sonoma; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is looking for an Associate Buyer who will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to enhance brand development and sales. Responsibilities include coordinating across functions and participating in design meetings. The role requires analytical skills and a strong understanding of retail mathematics.

Benefits

Generous discount on all WSI brands

401(k) plan and investment opportunities

Paid vacations, holidays, and volunteer time off

Health, dental and vision insurance

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program for physical, financial and emotional health

Qualifications

• 3+ years in corporate merchandising required.
• Ability to create advanced pivot tables and functions such as VLOOKUPS in Excel.
• Experience in developing business strategies and assortment plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to increase sales and profits.
• Coordinate with multiple functional areas to ensure processes and timelines are met.
• Identify emerging trends and recommend new products.

Skills

Advanced retail math skills

Strong presentation skills

Strong leadership skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Advanced MS Excel

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

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

The Associate Buyer will develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the department. You will be responsible for coordinating information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met. You will have the opportunity to participate in design meetings while identifying opportunities and recommend new product or concepts for the department.

This role requires being onsite in our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.

Responsibilities

• Develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for the department
• Own final assortment plans (line lists), product details, target retails, estimated IMU, importance to overall assortment (big bets) and floor plan location for developing purchase projections and buy plans.
• Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats. Obtain feedback from stores to improve product and add to collections
• Participate in the development of the annual and seasonal financial plans
• Provide SKU information to Merchandising Operations for input
• Responsible for coordinating information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met
• Present product vision and category performance to members of our leadership team
• Correspond with functional areas. Resolves, handles, and escalates difficult issues to Director/Buyer, Call Center and Stores

Criteria

• BA/BS degree required
• 3+ years in corporate merchandising
• Advanced retail math skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision-making skills with good judgement

• Strong written and verbal communication to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast pace, often changing environment
• Advanced MS Excel skills; required to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPS

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.

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

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

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$75,000-$80,000. 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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