DMM, Gourmet

World Market • Alameda, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

World Market is a unique marketplace offering a curated assortment of stylish home décor, quality furniture, thoughtful gifts, international food and beverage favorites. They value authenticity, empowerment, and respect, fostering a collaborative and fast-moving environment where contributions are valued and growth is supported. This role is for a leader passionate about the business, with strong leadership and business acumen, responsible for crafting business strategies, developing team members, and managing product assortments and vendor relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years buying and management experience with a multi-unit retailer including domestic and foreign travel and direct work with vendors.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and experience with merchandise software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the business.
• A high level of business acumen, mental agility, and intellectual curiosity.
• A keen eye for style and trends.
• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to hire, train, develop, and retain direct reports.
• Resourcefulness: Critical thinking capabilities, creative problem solving, and taking appropriate risks.
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to identify, develop and manage existing business and spot future trends.
• An enthusiasm for travel and exploring and the ability to travel domestically and possibly internationally to vendor shows, showrooms, and factories as needed for your department.
• Excellent planning and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present opinions and ideas compellingly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of merchants, demonstrating strong leadership behaviors.
• Develop team members’ skillsets and capabilities; support professional growth opportunities.
• Hire and train new team members as needed.
• Develop and execute strategies for crafting assortments that meet financial metrics and excite customers.
• Build assortment plans through comp shopping, working with vendors, and understanding trends.
• Immerse yourself in competition and the marketplace to understand the business and identify market opportunities.
• Speak confidently about product vision and category performance to internal and external partners.
• Attend vendor shows domestically and internationally (if appropriate for the business).
• Manage Open to Buy (OTB) and Buy Plans for designated category along with Inventory Management partners.
• Actively manage the business both in forward planning and in season execution.
• Review business regularly; analyzing, summarizing, and making recommendations.
• Quickly zero in on key business opportunities and create competitive and breakthrough strategies/plans.
• Participate in all aspects of product development and design.
• Define promotional strategies to maximize sales and profitability.
• Build relationships across functional areas including Marketing, Visual, Ecom, and Stores to represent the Division and capitalize on business opportunities.
• Manage vendor relationships: guide team on which vendors to work with and buy from; communicate direction and inspiration; negotiate best possible pricing, handle follow-up issues.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and paid sick time
• 401(k) plan with Roth option and company match
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Sample Sales and up to 30% shopping discount on our unique finds for you and your designated shopper
• Work life balance and work from home flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree