Senior Buyer/Product Manager - Home Textiles

Garnet Hill, a growing high-end multi-channel marketer specializing in original designs in clothing and home décor, is seeking a Senior Buyer/Product Manager to support our Home Textiles division to successfully merchandise exciting collections of bedding, bath, and home furnishings that reflect the Garnet Hill sensibility and taste. The qualified candidate will need to bring an energetic combination of creativity, proven product skills, business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit to continue a highly successful and dynamic business that combines branded and proprietary product offer.  The individual must be a person who enjoys a collaborative work environment and working within a cross-functional team of merchants, designer and catalog creative partners to present the best assortment with a unique, fresh perspective and above all, be passionate about the home merchandising business.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for managing all aspects of seasonal assortment planning from initial selection through post seasonal analysis

· Contribute to all phases of the product creation and/or product merchandising process

· Merchandise based on sales history, trend, price point, and product positioning to compliment and enhance the a balanced assortment

· Create spread concepts for catalog spreads while never losing sight of key item merchandising

· Update and evolve successful products to ensure a compelling product line that meets Garnet Hill standards and image

· Collaborate with Creative team to keep catalog presentation visually fresh and compelling

· Prepare seasonal business recaps and participate in sales analysis and budgeting process

· Negotiate costs and terms with vendors and set retails that support margin goals

 

SKILLS

· Strong creative and conceptualization skills with an appreciation for the importance of visual communication

· Ability to work independently in fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

· Ability to adapt product and business trends to the expectations of the Garnet Hill customer

· Ability to produce profitable results

 

REQUIREMENTS:

· Minimum Five years of proven success in product buying and/or development with a leading upscale home textile manufacturer or retailer

· Catalog/direct marketing experience a plus

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Strong process management and analytical skills

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

· Frequent domestic and international travel is required

 

Garnet Hill, located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, offers an informal corporate culture, a comprehensive benefits package and great career potential. Our employees are creative, hardworking, fun-loving and absolutely passionate about what they do. Looking for an exciting and challenging new career move?  Interested in becoming a part of this small company with big company advantages?

 

To apply, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to humanresources @garenthill.com or mail to:  Garnet Hill, Inc. * 231 Main Street * Franconia, NH  03580 * 603-823-5545