Senior Buyer - Home Décor and Technology job in Brooklyn
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for driving growth through commercially successful products and growing our reach in the design community through innovative partnerships. Senior Buyers are entrepreneurial business drivers who can run a business and work cross functionally to execute their ideas. We are always seeking the next great uncommon good and are passionate about the people and the products we work with.
ABOUT YOU
You are naturally curious and love to discover uncommon products that nobody else has to offer. You are the one that can always find the needle in the haystack. You are persistent in pursuit of your goals and do not back down from a challenge. You have a knack for using data to build on current success and are not afraid to champion new ideas. You are excited to explore the endless possibilities of e-commerce and won’t settle for business as usual.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set the assortment strategy for multiple categories of business and execute on that strategy by launching brand right bestsellers.
- On-board artists and designers and develop positive relationships that support our brand and business goals.
- Survey assortment and industry trends, staying current on product distribution, competitive pricing, and market positioning
- Initiate and develop effective vendor partnerships through market research and attending trade shows (online for now and in person when it's safe) and following up on product leads
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure the highest level of merchandise quality and customer satisfaction
- Partner with creative and marketing teams in showcasing new items in print and on the web
- Partner with in-house design team to create exclusive products for your assortment
- Perform weekly and quarterly business analysis and hindsight presentations to executive leadership team
- Achieve new item, gross margin, gross profit and exclusive sales goals
- Provide leadership for a small team of buyers
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- Passion for the Uncommon Goods brand
- Design eye and enthusiasm for scouting, testing, and developing new products
- Track record of driving and improving business outcomes
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills; market and business savvy
- Experience successfully mentoring and developing a small team
- Empathetic collaborator with excellent analytic and communication (verbal and written) skills
- 7+ years’ experience in the Home Decor and/or Electronics industry preferred
- Experience in buying, product development, and/or the consumer products industry required
COMPANY PERKS
- The benefits package includes subsidized medical/dental insurance premiums, generous PTO, paid family leave, and 401(k) with company match.
- Casual work atmosphere, fun company events. (Thanks to our team's creativity, we've devised ways to feel connected remotely, too, and it's still fun.)
- 40% discount on our products.
- Professional development/educational reimbursement.
- Public transportation and Citi Bike subsidies.
- Safe working environment. Many of our COVID-19 protocols exceed NYC and NYS safety standards. Those who can are working remotely. In our office and warehouse, COVID-19 testing is required of all new hires and monthly for all on-site team members; PPE, including masks and gloves, is required for; and workspaces provide recommended social distancing.
**We are only accepting applicants located in the Tri State area**
This job is based in Brooklyn, but the team will be working remotely until on or about September 1, 2021.
When applying please include the following:
- Resume
- Cover letter
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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