Buyer

Are you a self-starter with a desire to achieve results in a fast paced environment? is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Buyer to join their growing Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong experience that is ready to take on any challenge.

This role is Hybrid with the requirement to be in the Toronto Office 2-4 times a month.

This a 12 month contract with a start date of early September 2024.

Responsibilities :

The Buyer will own the growth and development of a specific category, including :

• Owning the aggressive revenue, margin, and SKU count targets for your categories
• Sourcing new vendors and distributors and setting them up to do business at with the purpose of onboarding a steady line up of new and innovative brands
• Building seasonal programs by creating a robust assortment, meeting targets, and solidifying the position of as a gifting destination
• Managing inventory levels and proactively de-listing unproductive SKUs and vendors maximizing sales and turns
• Setting strategic pricing for all SKUs for the category and determining promotional pricing
• Building weekly promotions, in conjunction with key vendors, to meet promotional targets and generate traffic and excitement to
• Maximizing relationships with vendors, including securing coop and rebate dollars
• Creating insight on category / SKU performance and regularly adapting the category to shifts in market trends
• Working with the Marketing team to develop a robust promotional calendar
• Related duties connected with making the category and business successful

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