Buyer, Gifting & Perishable Food, Williams Sonoma
Company: Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: June 1, 2025
Job Description:
About the TeamYou will be part of a collaborative team
responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing
sales and trend. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and
marketing. About the Role As a Buyer, you will create and develop
business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to deliver sales
and profits for the assigned department in line with strategies set
by the divisional Director / VP. You will identify category
opportunities and recommend new products or concepts for the
department. You will also coordinate information across functions
working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Ecommerce,
Sourcing, Allocation, Production, Creative Services, Stores,
Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and
timelines are met. You will handle visual signage (new, specials,
markdowns) and coordinate in-store collateral, online copy and
image assets, photo samples and assortment tools.This role requires
being onsite in our San Francisco office Monday through Thursday,
and remote option on Friday. Responsibilities Sales, Strategy &
Assortment
Analyze, present and recap sales
trends and results to leadership, and cross-functional partners for
assigned department(s). Demonstrate on a daily, weekly, monthly,
seasonal, quarterly, and yearly basis.Execute 3YP growth strategies
for assigned department(s).Execute entire category reviews and
growth strategy forecasts as needed.Communicate weekly selling
updates, assortment opportunities and influence mark down
recommendations and trending collections to "chase" orders.Develop
and communicate annual and seasonal business merchandising
strategies for assigned department(s) focused on core businesses
and newness. Select seasonal and core product assortment for
assigned department(s) to drive the business forward on
collaboration with in-house design team.Collaborate with Inventory
Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans.
Collaborate with Inventory Management and Sourcing on seasonal
assortment rank, purchase quantity recommendations, flow and exit
strategies for initial cost and production negotiations for new
programsIdentify and recommend new business opportunities to drive
future growth.Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans
for assigned departmentsPresent to leadership and manager in
seasonal milestone meetings.Establish seasonal pricing strategies
and set profitable pricing based on sales trends and cost
negotiations with the Sourcing team.Analyze competitive market and
provide observations and analysis of findings. Execute SWOT
analysis as needed. of market for competitive analysisCorrespond
with functional areas to resolve difficult issues on product
quality issues, re-ticketing issues, or customer service needsLead
weekly product development meetings and establish a POV and provide
critical and important feedback on the design.Lead product
presentation set up and break down for critical product in-person
meetings.Participate in regular return and replacement meetings and
work to resolution for your area(s).Propose and recommend
promotional opportunities to drive sales and customer
engagement.Marketing:
Communicate key product items,
seasonal "big bets" and strategies to develop pagination to
Creative Services to finalize marketing plan.Communicate digital
marketing plans for assigned department(s).Influence email and
social marketing based on sales demand and inventory levels in the
department(s).Lead team on photo sample requests. Retail:
Create seasonal retail floor model
and backroom stocking strategies. Partner with visual team on
execution both virtually and in the mock store.Create & own retail
mapping documents.Analyze channel results. Provide information to
the field on in-store promotion strategies and placement of
markdown goods. Correspond with functional areas.Investigate and
respond to store field issues. Coordinate communication strategies
with Store Operations. Provide appropriate merchandising
information for Store Web.Visit stores as needed to review visual
merchandising, standards and new floorsets. Misc.
Execute SKU creation and SKU updates
for all departments.Operate in PLM system. Operate a computer and
communicate via telephone.Proficient to advanced in Excel.Transport
materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50
pounds on a limited basis.Attend overseas product development calls
as needed seasonally after hours. Criteria
BA/BS Degree Required5-7 years
Buying/Merchandising experience.Management experience Our Culture &
Values We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our
success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices
for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People
First Putting People First means investing in overall well-being
and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization.
Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights
of what benefits may be available:
BenefitsA generous discount on all WSI brandsA 401(k) plan and
other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time
off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance,
including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter
benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial
and emotional health Continued LearningIn-person and online
learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and
cross-function career opportunities Resources for
self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development
workshops, learning programs, and speaker series WSI will not now
or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an
individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other
employment-based immigration). This role is not eligible for
relocation assistance. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for
employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner
consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.
The expected starting pay range for this position is $97,000-
$105,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual
pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related
factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay,
compensation may include a variety of other components like
benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.
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Keywords: Williams-Sonoma, Inc., San Rafael , Buyer, Gifting & Perishable Food, Williams Sonoma, Hospitality & Tourism , San Francisco, California
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