Associate Buyer, Wall Decor - Pottery Barn

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
• 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

Requirements

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3+ years of corporate merchandising experience
• Advanced retail math skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills; required to create pivot tables, advanced formulas, and functions such as VLOOKUPS
• Experience in building product assortments

Qualifications

• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven leadership abilities and team management
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking mindset
• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision-making skills with good judgement
• Effective cross-functional collaborator
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Skilled in identifying and analyzing trends to drive insights and decisions

Skills

• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven leadership abilities and team management
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking mindset
• Ability to work autonomously, strong decision-making skills with good judgement
• Effective cross-functional collaborator
• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Skilled in identifying and analyzing trends to drive insights and decisions

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
• 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

Pay

The expected starting pay range for this position is $75,000-$82,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Schedule

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