About the Role

Support the buyer to develop business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of West Elm, sales and profits for a department or assigned area in Australia. Identify opportunities and recommend new product or concepts for department. Coordinate information across functions working closely with Brand Merchants, Inventory Management, Ecommerce, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Global Product team to ensure business goals and timelines are achieved.

Note: This is primarily an on-site position at our West Elm Corporate office in Dumbo - Brooklyn 4x a week, with remote options on Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with buying leadership to develop and deliver financial plans for your category of business (Growth %, Sales, MMU$, Inventory). Develop seasonal and foundational assortment strategies, participate in the planning and execution both pre-season and in season
• Analyze and report on weekly company owned business performance and drive associated action steps
• Perform market analysis, competitive shop and analyze sales trends to keep abreast of current trends. Obtain feedback from stores to improve product and add to collections
• Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, new opportunities and threats. Communicate annual and seasonal strategies to functional areas (Inventory, Ecommerce, Visual).
• Develop and recommend seasonal and core product mix for department or area. Collaborate with Inventory Management to develop annual and seasonal financial plans
• Collaborate with Inventory Management and buying leadership on final assortment plans (line lists), product details, target retails, estimated IMU, importance to overall assortment (rank & big bets), flow to DC and channel distribution
• Participate in visual mapping process to ensure floor plan direction supports market-specific and store-specific visual display and sales plans
• Responsible for in season management of a category, and OTB management in partnership with Inventory team and buying leadership.
• Manage Merchandising Line Lists
• Drive retail store & ecommerce execution of your category in close partnership with store Visual, Store operations and Ecommerce marketing teams.
• Develop promo and markdown strategies to ensure inventory targets and sales are met each season
• Review EDM, Homepage creative and participate in monthly UAT activities
• Summarize and communicate merchandising information for store newsletters and emails. Coordinate with Store Operation for disseminating information through appropriate channels.
• Correspond with functional areas. Resolves, handles and escalates difficult issues to Buyer, Call Center and Stores. Investigate and respond to field issues

Requirements:

• BA/BS Required.
• Previous experience in Merchandising.
• Advanced Excel skills. Advanced retail math skills.
• Attention to detail. Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing environment.

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• 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 and learning programs
• 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 $60,000-$65,000. 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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