Mass Merchant Buyer

BOXABL•North Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BOXABL is seeking an experienced Mass Merchant Buyer to support the development and expansion of relationships with major national retail accounts. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, managing buyer relationships, negotiating purchasing agreements, and developing strategies to position BOXABL products within large retail organizations. The ideal candidate has experience with major mass merchants such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, or other national retail chains and understands retail buying processes, category management, vendor negotiations, product assortment planning, pricing strategies, and the requirements for introducing new products into large retail distribution networks. The buyer will help establish and grow BOXABL's presence in the national marketplace. The position is based at BOXABL Inc. in North Las Vegas, Nevada. BOXABL describes its workplace as a hi-tech studio environment and says it suits people who thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments. The company presents the work as supporting its efforts to address the national housing crisis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in retail buying, category management, merchandising, or mass merchant account management.
Demonstrated understanding of retail purchasing processes, vendor negotiations, and product assortment management.
Experience negotiating pricing, margins, purchasing agreements, and volume commitments.
Strong understanding of retail supply chains, inventory management, and product distribution.
Experience presenting products and business proposals to senior retail decision-makers.
Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong business development and relationship management abilities.
Strong analytical skills, including pricing, margins, forecasting, and sales performance.
Ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities.
Strong organization and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and CRM systems.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working directly with major retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Costco, or comparable national retail organizations.
Established relationships within major national retail organizations.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, buyers, category managers, and merchandising executives at major national retailers.
Identify and pursue opportunities to introduce BOXABL products into national retail channels.
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned mass merchant accounts.
Understand retailer purchasing processes, vendor requirements, and product onboarding procedures.
Develop strategies to expand product placement, distribution, and sales volume.
Use retail buying experience to understand category trends, consumer demand, and competitive positioning.
Evaluate product assortment opportunities and recommend product offerings for retail partners.
Analyze market trends, pricing, margins, and competitor products.
Develop product positioning and merchandising strategies aligned with retailer objectives.
Identify opportunities to expand BOXABL's product offerings across relevant retail categories.
Negotiate pricing, purchase orders, volume commitments, promotional programs, and commercial terms.
Work with retail partners to establish mutually beneficial purchasing agreements.
Develop and present product proposals, presentations, and business cases to retail decision-makers.
Identify new revenue opportunities and develop plans to achieve sales growth.
Monitor account performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market penetration.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to support retail account requirements.
Coordinate product availability, production planning, inventory needs, and delivery expectations.
Communicate retailer forecasts and anticipated purchasing volumes to internal stakeholders.
Ensure retail customer requirements are communicated and addressed across the organization.
Provide leadership with regular updates regarding account activity, opportunities, and sales performance.