About this opportunity
Arhaus lists this Associate Buyer opportunity in hudson, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.
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An Associate Buyer is responsible for supporting brand initiatives, balancing the open to buy, and achieving all aspects of assigned financial targets. This individual will also be responsible for supporting a business with the potential to have ownership of a smaller business.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Work with Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and implement business strategies necessary to meet or exceed financial goals for the assigned category and total company
Partner with Product Development and Planning teams to assort products appropriate for business needs
Work with planning partners to determine in-season product promotions and markdowns
Partner with Planning to review order/sales projections alongside trends and future business strategies.
Work with Buyer/Divisional Merchandise Manager to approve the unit’s investment by style
Build seasonal line plan, work cross functionally with planning partners to support through open to buy
Partner with a Buyer to determine store distribution and selection of product mix in conjunction with Product Development, Planning, and Visual teams
Responsible for allocating merchandise to stores or delegating to Assistant Buyer
Clear knowledge of target customer and competitive market as related to product assortment and pricing
Create, maintain, and report all product sales data for evaluation purposes as required by the Divisional Merchandise Manager and General Merchandise Manager
Promptly respond to store personnel questions, comments, and requests via category inbox
Collaborate with Store and Visual Managers to evaluate and maximize individual store sales based on product performance and mix, demographic, and target custom
Responsible for catalog content, proofing, and collaborating with the marketing team as needed
Other duties as may be determined by management to perform the necessary functions of the position on an as-needed basis
Success Factors:
Take initiative to overcome obstacles to achieving results
Suggest potential solutions given institutional knowledge
Display curiosity to understanding how things operate and how outcomes have played out to better inform self and to drive productivity
Ask for, synthesize findings, and act on customer/business partner input
Track record of implementation yields strong results
Requirements:
3+ years of Buying/Merchant experience
College Degree (2 or 4 Years) in Business, Finance, Merchandising, or Design
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn and retain new computer systems in a timely manner
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills
Ability to multitask effectively and to perform in a high-energy environment
Previous experience in a retail space
Passion for Interior Design and Product
Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.
AI Code of Conduct
At Arhaus, we believe great hiring starts with authentic human connection. Throughout your candidate experience, you will be engaging with real recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers who are focused on getting to know you, your experiences, skills, perspectives, and potential. We encourage candidates to use AI to support resume refinement, interview preparation, brainstorming, and communication. All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect your own experiences, qualifications, and capabilities. We ask that you participate in phone and virtual interviews without using AI to develop your responses. To protect the integrity of our hiring process and the confidentiality of information shared during interviews, candidates may not record, transcribe, or use AI-powered note-taking tools during interviews. We expect all candidates to participate in the hiring process with honesty and integrity. xhqgsiq For take-home assignments or role-specific assessments where AI use is permitted, we request transparency on which specific tools were used and how the tools were used and expect an explanation of your approach, contributions, and decision-making.
Worksite address
hudson, OH, 44236, US
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