Hybrid Handbag Buyer & Trend Strategist

Brobston Group; Seattle (WA); Híbrido; USD 111.000 - 183.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Descripción de la vacante

Nordstrom in downtown Seattle is seeking a Buyer to direct content strategy, product selection, and use of trend information to support merchandise goals. You will partner with the Assortment Planner to meet sales, GMROI, and margin targets in a hybrid work model (four days in the office, one remote).

The role requires 4+ years in multichannel retail buying, strong negotiation, leadership. Travel domestically and internationally is expected; MS Office proficiency and merchandising degree

Formación

• 4+ years of multichannel/omni-channel retail buying experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and proven vendor relationship track record.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field preferred.
• Experience managing high-volume, multi-brand category.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 1x/year.

Responsabilidades

• Develop product plans to support seasonal department merchandise strategies.
• Build deep multi-channel expertise, including presentation knowledge, customer behavior, and competitive awareness across both FLS and online channels.
• Negotiate exclusive offerings, terms, pricing, vendor-funded markdowns, return-to-vendor agreements, drop-ship programs, co-op, etc.
• Manage and direct in-season inventory, ensuring effective analysis and decision-making regarding markdowns, claims, re-orders, etc.
• Partner with the buy planner and financial planner on business reviews, open-to-buy management, and plan revisions to achieve financial goals and strategic objectives
• Teach, coach, and motivate assistant buyer(s) to drive in-season performance, and help them become exceptional pickers of product, editors of assortments, and business managers

Conocimientos

Multichannel retail experience

Negotiation

Leadership

Vendor relationships

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Nordstrom in downtown Seattle is seeking a Buyer to direct content strategy, product selection, and use of trend information to support merchandise goals. You will partner with the Assortment Planner to meet sales, GMROI, and margin targets in a hybrid work model (four days in the office, one remote).

The role requires 4+ years in multichannel retail buying, strong negotiation, leadership. Travel domestically and internationally is expected; MS Office proficiency and merchandising degree