Senior Buyer - Mark & Graham

Williams-Sonoma•San Francisco, CA

11d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing business strategies to maximize the development of the two departments. The Senior Buyer will identify opportunities and recommend new product ideas for the departments. You will manage information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Ecommerce, Packaging and Creative Services to ensure the process is followed and timelines met. You will manage and develop Associate and Assistant Buyers.

Requirements

BA/BS Required
7+ years Buying/Merchandising experience
Managing experience of 2 or more; loves being a people manager
Strong leadership & presentation skills
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Loves to work collaboratively in a group, you have an innate willingness to dig in and contribute with your team.
You act like a true business owner and operate with strong decision-making and calculated risk-taking for the benefit of your business.
Think innovation is critical in a business environment and support others in creative thinking
Pride yourself on the quality of your and your teams work.

Responsibilities

Expertly identify emerging trends and develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats
Effectively present product assortment, business strategies and hindsights to leadership team during milestone meetings
Expert communicator; communicate annual and seasonal strategies, assortment & intent to cross functional teams (Inventory, Design, Sourcing, Ecommerce, Packaging, Creative Services)
Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
Own recapping current business performance and presenting out to leadership, in tandem with assistant and associate buyers
Perform market analysis, competitive shop and analyze sales trends to keep abreast of current trends
Maintain strong relationships with cross functional teams; be a strong role model and mentor for the balance of the team
Elevate issues to Director; propose solutions and improvements to resolve
Manage a team of 3+. Onboard, develop and train teams. Clarify objectives, assess performance and provide regular feedback
Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results
Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations

Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series