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Associate Buyer, Canada Pottery Barn

As the Associate Buyer for Global you will manage Canada for the Pottery Barn Brand. In conjunction with your manager, you are responsible for the management of all categories in our company owned stores & Ecommerce in Canada. Your job on the Pottery Barn Global team is to bring the US brand strategies and presentation to life in Canada. You will work to maintain the brand identity while making strategic adjustments to the assortment and presentation specific to Canada to maximize sales potential and profitability.

Specific Responsibilities

• Deliver financial targets for Retail & DTC budgeted sales & mmu
• Lead competitive and market analysis to ensure our product is competitively priced in the country
• Recommended assortment changes using market knowledge, competitive details, and sales analysis to maximize sales potential.
• Develop and implement seasonal calendar for the country (key milestones & owners) -- Promotional and markdown strategies to ensure inventory targets and sales are met each season (by exception for country needs)
• Sales Review (Divisional Breakouts, best sellers, key business drivers), drive actions from Sales Review findings, track and report out on actions and tests
• Develop business forecast view to share with internal team & planning partners during OTB
• Communicate seasonal strategies and big ideas to cross functional teams.
• Drive/develop process improvements across the organization to drive CAD business.
• Determine a Hindsight process
• Seasonal Strategy Kick off (Retail & DTC)
• Represent the Business in Weekly Canada Cross Brand business review calls
• Partner with customs, logistics, and legal teams to clear roadblocks to successful product sales
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external brand partners
• Outline and establish onboarding process for new vendors as we expand local assortment & dropship
• Partner with manager on assortment build and assortment upkeep for Canada DTC
• Participate in signing process with Visual to ensure instore signs align with Canada product pricing and legal regulations
• Recommend effective processes and procedures to support market growth, workflow, and deliver results.
• Partner with eCom team to ensure EDMs and HP reflect Canada Business objectives
• Develop processes with eCom team and Inventory planning to best support Omni services
• Provide leadership and ongoing training and development to create a positive team environment.
• Partner with both Retail and Allocation partners monthly to identify trends in the Canada market and ensure we are fueling in retail

Personal Competencies

• Excellent business / financial acumen. Diagnose problems and take action for improvement.
• Comfortable with the accountability of driving strategies and managing a business / OTB.
• Ability to work autonomously and with partners across the globe to drive projects and tasks to completion.
• Passionate, positive problem solver with a can-do attitude.
• Personal leadership and professionalism. Service + customer mindset, with the ability to influence cross functionally.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous and often changing situations.
• Superior written communication, presentation, and listening skills
• Strong management and leadership skills to lead, develop and motivate a team -- both internal and external.
• Organized, efficient, and detailed orientated.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of Retail Merchandising/Buying or Retail Home Furnishings Planning experience
• Strong Excel skills (pivots, formulas, data sourcing)
• Strong Presentation skills required
• Strong understanding of the brand customer and aesthetic

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:

• 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

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 $78,500 - $92,250. 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.