Buyer/Content Manager (Gifts & Games)

Job DescriptionIngram Content Group (ICG) is seeking an experienced Buyer/Content Manager for gifts & games to join ourWholesale Product team. This is a hybrid position in our LaVergne Office. The Content Manager position maintains profitable vendor relations to secure applicable ICG service offerings and revenue. Identifies, analyzes, and negotiates procurement of stocked inventoryIngram Content Group (“Ingram”) connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries, and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation, and creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent B2B Management experience in either publishing, wholesale retail bookselling , merchandisingMinimum 3 years of progressive experience in 3 or more of the following: Team Management, Purchasing, Sales, Distribution, Inventory Management, Project Management and maintaining significant supplier relationships.Preferred Qualifications:Personal Computing skills include demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to communicate effectively, analyze performance, and achieve business goals.Knowledge of buying, planning, distribution, inventory managementAnalytical skillsNegotiation and relationship skillsAbility to apply new knowledge, technology and procure to job responsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:Makes buying decisions on content for an assigned group of publishers/vendors and researches market trends to discover new vendors with products that complement the book industryAnalyze and oversee product selection and vendor partnerships for a comprehensive Gifts and Games catalog that considers channels of distribution.Negotiates the procurement of stocked inventory and maintains profitable vendor relations.Provides complete vendor analysis and analyzes various vendor activity reports for key performance indicators and recommends the activities to ensure enhanced financial performance and profit contribution.Participates in strategic business review discussions based on critical analysis and makes recommendations that will drive profitability.Directs vendor activities to meet strategic goals and objectives.Hiring Salary Range: $65,224 - $82,466k. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Additional InformationPerks/Benefits:A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & moreWellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associatesEncouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement programFinancial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your communityCompany match program for United Way donationsVolunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the yearTake breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosballCasual Dress CodeIngram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.EOE - Race/Gender/Veterans/DisabledWe participate in EVerify.EEO Poster in EnglishEEO Poster in SpanishSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: General BusinessExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Publishing