Senior Merchandise Strategy & Team Lead

Build-A-Bear; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Build-A-Bear is seeking a Senior Manager, Merchandise in St. Louis, MO. This role involves driving business growth through effective product assortments and enhancing guest experience. The candidate will lead a team to ensure successful execution of strategies.

Essential qualifications include 6-8 years of buying experience, team leadership skills, proficiency in Excel, Microsoft 365, and PLM systems. A Master’s degree is preferred. The position requires 10% domestic travel.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of buying/merchant experience.
• Experience leading a team of merchants/buyers.
• Skilled in Excel and Microsoft 365.
• Proficient in PLM Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of merchandise strategy.
• Establish financial strategies ensuring profitability.
• Execute product assortments overseeing omnichannel management.
• Analyze market trends driving initiatives to support business.

Skills

Buying/Merchant experience

Team Leadership

Excel

Microsoft 365

PLM Systems

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Build-A-Bear is seeking a Senior Manager, Merchandise in St. Louis, MO. This role involves driving business growth through effective product assortments and enhancing guest experience. The candidate will lead a team to ensure successful execution of strategies.

Essential qualifications include 6-8 years of buying experience, team leadership skills, proficiency in Excel, Microsoft 365, and PLM systems. A Master’s degree is preferred. The position requires 10% domestic travel.