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💼 About This Role

You'll own department KPIs including sales and margin for electrics and coffee categories at Sur La Table. You'll develop seasonal strategies and negotiate with vendors to drive product development. This hybrid role offers direct access to senior leadership and an AI-first skill-building environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Analyze past performance and develop seasonal strategies.
• Own KPIs: sales, margin, sell-through, open-to-buy.
• Negotiate with vendors for pricing, exclusivity, and funding.
• Partner with planning, visual, and creative teams on product launch.

📋 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years in a Buyer role in hard-goods omni-channel retail.
• 2+ years managing and negotiating with vendors.
• Retail math skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

✨ Nice to Have

• Private label product development experience.
• Experience with Wrike, Microstrategy, or Smartsheet.
• Housewares industry knowledge.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏛️ Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs.
• 🤖 AI-First Skill Building: Hands-on with advanced AI tools.
• 🚀 Accelerated Career Path: Fast growth opportunities.
• 💰 Competitive benefits: PTO, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision.
• 🛍️ Employee discounts at portfolio companies.

📨 Hiring Process

The 4-step process includes: initial conversation, an AI or product-building challenge, deep-dive interviews with leadership, and an offer.