Buyer - Retail (Pottery Barn Teen)

divh2Teen Retail Buyer / h2pYou will report to the VP of Merchandising and be part of the collaborative Pottery Barn Teen team responsible for creating assortment strategies based on analyzing sales and trends. Our job blends creativity, analytics, and marketing. / ppThe Teen Retail Buyer is responsible for driving product strategy, in-store execution, and financial performance for the Teen retail business. This role partners cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Allocation, Stores, Visual Merchandising, and Operations to deliver compelling seasonal assortments, support store performance, and ensure accurate execution of product and promotional strategies. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, a self-starter, and highly collaborative with strong communication skills and an understanding of the teen retail market. / ppWeekly Responsibilities : / pulliPull weekly business reporting and sales performance analytics. / liliWrite weekly recap and summary emails for cross-functional partners. / li / ulpStore Support : / pulliAttend weekly Retail Meetings to support store teams. / liliCommunicate business shifts and any follow-ups or action items. / liliPartner with Allocation and Distribution on allocation needs; attend weekly allocation meeting. / li / ulpSeasonal Responsibilities : / ppLine Assortment Product Strategy : / pulliPrepare seasonal hindsight recaps and analysis. / liliDevelop retail strategies to drive growth. / liliAttend Teen product milestone meetings. / liliAssort seasonal collections for both Teen Retail Stores and Pottery Barn Kids (shop-in-shop) footprint. / liliSelect and manage seasonal floor models. / liliCreate and maintain seasonal merchandise lists. / li / ulpFinancial Planning : / pulliPartner with leadership to set seasonal business targets. / liliAttend department rollup meetings. / liliWork with the Planning team on retail financial rollups and forecasting. / li / ulpSKU Management : / pulliRequest all 921 copy SKUs for retail assortments. / liliHand off SKUs to Inventory for purchase order (PO) placement. / liliExecute re-ticketing and mark-up actions in the system; send memos to stores. / liliMaintain SKU data, including cost, COO, ship mode, and vendor updates. / li / ulpStore Support Training : / pulliPrepare seasonal kickoff decks and lead training calls with field teams. / liliVisit stores to gather feedback and share insights. / li / ulpVisual Merchandising Partnership : / pulliPartner with Visual Merchandising to map store layouts. / liliSupport pre-season set-ups as needed. / liliWork with Allocation to assign pre-season inventory. / liliCoordinate sample lists and trackers; ship samples (UPS) and communicate tracking details to stores. / liliRequest seasonal and core signage; review and edit visual books. / li / ulpCriteria : / pulli5-7+ years of retail buying or merchandising experience. / liliStrong analytical and Excel / reporting skills. / liliAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. / liliExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills. / liliPassion for teen retail, trends, and customer insights. / liliThis role requires being onsite in the San Francisco office Monday through Thursday. / li / ulpOur Culture Values : / ppWe 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. / ppPeople First : / ppPutting 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 : / pulliA generous discount on all WSI brands / liliA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities / liliPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer / liliHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits / liliTax-free commuter benefits / liliA wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health / li / ulpContinued Learning : / pulliIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University / liliCross-brand and cross-function career opportunities / liliResources for self-development / liliAdvisor (Mentor) program / liliCareer development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series / li / ulpWSI 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 $100,000 - $115,000. 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. / p / div