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About the Role

This position is responsible for project managing the development of new or expanded assortments or categories for the Food department, driving coordination between external and internal resources to meet project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timing and delivery of projects within the Top Stores programs.
• Liaise with external design/engineer/manufacturers/vendors and internal W-S departments.
• Identify issues influencing costs that arise and impact project budgets.
• Support the development of W-S relationship with current supply/vendor base.
• Analyze market (domestic) and provide observations to Buyer for market analyses.
• Identify and recommend new products or business opportunities.
• Perform market analysis, competitive shop, and analyze sales trends.
• Identify emerging trends and develop business strategies.
• Collaborate with Inventory Management to provide Sourcing and Production Management with necessary information for negotiations.
• Provide Inventory Management with final assortment plans, product details, target retails, estimated IMU, importance to overall assortment, flow to DC, and floor plan location for developing purchase projections and buy plans.
• Visit stores and contact field management to gather information on customer feedback and product issues.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree.
• Previous experience in a retail buying office or related field.
• Demonstrates forward-thinking, problem-solving, and a sense of urgency.
• Possesses organizational and project-specific project management skills.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Effective people relationship skills, including motivating suppliers/vendors and providing direction to the W-S team.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to high professional ethical standards.

Skills

• Project management
• Negotiation
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Leadership
• Communication
• Analytical skills
• Market analysis
• Sales trend analysis

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Not specified

Education Level

• BA/BS

Salary/Compensations

• $60,000-$75,000

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 includes Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow.
• We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home.
• We are a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology.

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.