Retail Buyer

Curaleaf•Boston, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The candidate must be able to work on-site 5 days a week at either our Stamford, CT, or Wakefield, MA office. Compensation is negotiable and will be based on qualifications and experience. Travel requirements: 25% About the Role: As a Retail Buyer, you will lead sourcing, purchasing, and planning efforts for retail Curaleaf locations in the Northeast region, strategically managing the retail assortment to align with customer needs and market trends. Your role will involve analyzing data, forecasting, pricing, and inventory planning to drive sales and ensure an optimal product mix. You will foster strong vendor partnerships, negotiate pricing, and continuously seek new opportunities for business growth.

Requirements

Passion for the cannabis industry, including product categories, market trends, consumer preferences, and the evolving regulatory landscape.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a retail buyer in the CPG industry.
Strong understanding of inventory management principles, product lifecycle planning, and replenishment strategies to maximize sales while minimizing inventory risk.
Proven ability to analyze sales performance, market trends, and consumer insights to make data-driven purchasing decisions and optimize assortment strategies.
Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills, with a track record of securing favorable pricing, promotional opportunities, and supplier partnerships.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple product categories, prioritize competing demands, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

Drive the strategic direction for assigned categories, ensuring competitive pricing, relevant assortment, and compelling promotions to enhance the customer shopping experience.
Analyze market trends and customer preferences to select brands and items that align with current and future needs.
Develop a bottom-up financial plan to meet category and total area sales and margin goals.
Oversee product assortment, determining mix and category roles, and approve master product selection.
Partners with inventory and supply chain teams to ensure inventory optimization and support promotional activities.
Perform regular store visits to assess assortment presentation, pricing, and promotions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Set and review pricing strategies that uphold brand pricing integrity, maximize gross margin, and enhance competitive positioning.
Determine promotional pricing based on seasonal events, competitive landscape, and sales goals.
Evaluate promotional effectiveness, implementing changes to drive year-over-year improvements.
Cultivate partnerships with reliable vendors and negotiate favorable pricing and promotional support.
Collaborate closely with inventory management, marketing, and supply chain teams to align strategies across functions.
Guide cross-functional partners in buying and analysis best practices.
Lead and mentor team members to foster their professional development.