Buyer

Benefits Paid vacation and paid sick time Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources Sample sales and up to 30% discount for you and your designated shopper Work life balance and work from home flexibility Work with a team who thinks the world of you In this role, you will: Own the Business Develop and execute strategies; create assortments that meet financial metrics Develop core and seasonal products that excite customers Build assortment plans through competitive shopping, working with vendors, and trend analysis Understand competition and market; speak confidently about product vision and category performance Travel to vendor factories and attend trade shows domestically and internationally as appropriate Drive the Business Manage financial aspects and demonstrate strong business acumen Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and Buy Plans for designated category with Inventory Management partners Actively manage the business in forward planning and in-season execution Review business regularly; analyze, summarize, and make recommendations Identify key business opportunities and create competitive and breakthrough strategies/plans Manage promotional strategies to maximize sales and profitability Manage vendor relationships Negotiate pricing, handle quality assurance issues, organize claims, return to vendor (RTV) process, vendor income support, and resolve outstanding issues Identify, source, and onboard new vendors with agents and Vendor Relations teams Research, prepare, and present new product ideas and concepts to internal partners Provide Advertising, Marketing, Visual, and eCommerce support for sales of categories Confirm accuracy of all marketing exposure and signage Demonstrate strong leadership behaviors: influence, make decisions under uncertainty, handle risk, and act without full picture Manage professional development of assistants and associates Build rapport with internal colleagues and external partners What You’ll Bring Passion for the business High level of business acumen, agility, and curiosity Keen eye for style and trends Strong leadership and team collaboration skills Resourcefulness: critical thinking, creative problem solving, and taking appropriate risks Ability to identify, develop, and manage existing business and spot future trends Enthusiasm for travel and exploring Excellent analytical skills; trend forecasting and item management Excellent planning and negotiation skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven ability to develop subordinates Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Minimum 5-7 years buying experience with a multi‑unit retailer, including domestic or foreign travel. Bachelor’s degree required. Pay Range: $110,000 to $150,000 annually. You will spend up to 3 days per week on average at our Alameda, CA Home Office. If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resource Department: Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Act. Equal Opportunity Employer: World Market, LLC. recruits, hires, trains, promotes, transfers and compensates associates and provides all other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Market