Senior Merchandising Leader: Data-Driven Growth & Team

Build-A-Bear Workshop

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Domestic travel 10%

Job summary

Build-A-Bear Workshop in St. Louis, MO seeks a Senior Manager, Merchandise to drive growth by delivering captivating product assortments across Core, Licensed, and Seasonal lines on omnichannel platforms.

You will lead Merchants and Assistant Merchants, develop strategy, manage profitability, and partner with Planners to optimize inventory while delivering engaging presentations to stakeholders and staying ahead of retail trends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
6-8 years of buying/merchant experience.
Experience leading a team of merchants/buyers.
Expert data analysis.
Proficiency in Excel.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
Proficiency with PLM systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive merchandise strategy.
Establish robust financial strategies to ensure profitability through product lifecycle management and achieving margin goals.
Execute product assortments and buys, overseeing omnichannel assortments across key business segments.
Collaborate with Planners to align buying strategies and inventory management.
Analyze top sellers and marketing impact to support business plans and optimize performance.
Observe sales and market trends to inform buying decisions and identify opportunities for growth.
Deliver engaging presentations to key stakeholders.
Maintain fluency in industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Build and mentor a high-performing team.