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About the Role

You will report to a Buyer and share ownership of a category, assisting in daily/seasonal tasks to drive the business. As the Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for maintaining data integrity, supporting the Buyer on seasonal needs, and working closely with multiple cross-functional teams in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Work within Merchandise systems to set up and maintain all SKUs
• Responsible for visual line and merchandise list
• Communicate project and sample status updates, costing/SKU worksheets; responsible for passing new SKUs for placement once approved and tracking to PO due dates
• Responsible for assisting sample management – communicating and partnering with our photo and warehouse teams to track sample positions
• Enter and maintain all regular pricing for DTC and Retail, working closely with inventory partners and sourcing teams
• Manage personalization techniques, opportunities, and execution for photography and site
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant retail markets; maintain and upkeep competitive analyses
• Prepare reporting as directed and assist the Buyer with business opportunities
• Partner with the Buyer and Visual teams to plan seasonal retail floor sets, including assisting with seasonal walkthrough setups and updating relevant file
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with cross-functional partners across inventory, design, development, e-commerce, and creative teams

Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required

Skills

• Familiar and comfortable with pulling sales reports and strong ability to analyze business metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint); ability to create pivot tables and experience with advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and execution
• Solid understanding of retail math
• Effective communicator—provides timely updates and collaborates cross-functionally
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Strong data management and analytical capabilities
• Ability to handle multiple priorities, shifting tasks and timelines
• Ability to work autonomously and good judgement

Location

• Onsite (Monday-Thursday), Remote (Friday)

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 1-2 years of retail buying experience

Education Level

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $28 - $32/hr

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

• Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States.
• Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow.
• These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry.
• We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.
• We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half a century ago.
• What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate.
• Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.