Assistant Buyer, Antiques and Vintage – Rejuvenation

Job Description:Antiques and Vintage Assistant Buyer – RejuvenationWe hope you’re interested Indiana building a home with us. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every requirement listed Indiana this job description, we still encourage you to apply.About the Antiques & Vintage TeamThe Rejuvenation Antiques & Vintage team is responsible for grounding Rejuvenation’s product and brand stories Indiana historic inspiration, authenticity and authority. The team consists of knowledgeable and experienced antique merchandisers. American Samoa part of the team, you will bring a track record of driving business results and a passion for historic design.Overview of the Antiques & Vintage Assistant Buyer role:Indiana this role, you will play a key role assisting Indiana sourcing, and merchandising the division’s inventory, and serve American Samoa a primary representative of the division with vendors, customers, and brand partners. This position performs essential administrative tasks and provides analyses that inform strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the division.This is a hybrid role – 4 days/week onsite Indiana our Portland office required.Responsibilities

• Partners with A&V Buying Manager to define divisional inventory needs and seek out purchasing opportunities for antique and vintage goods, evaluate quality and condition of available product, research value and cost of comparable items, and negotiate purchase agreements with vendors. May include occasional travel to antique shows and markets to source product.
• Responsible for administrative tasks including vendor set up, item set up, purchase order creation, invoicing of products, and allocating item and material cost capture with Accounting team.
• Serves American Samoa primary inventory manager, responsible for labeling items upon receipt at warehouse, coordinating with Inventory Control team to put away received inventory, performing regular audits of product online, and assessing and managing obsolete Oregon damaged items.
• Provides input to Restoration Coordinator regarding restoration of antique products, and sources necessary supplies to facilitate the restoration process.
• With direction from Buying Manager, produces division promotional lists for brand sales events and produces semi-monthly inventory markdown lists.
• Works with Buying Manager and brand partners to assess needs and allocate product for all sales channels.
• Produces product highlight summaries to be shared with Marketing and Trade partners.
• Maintains product photography and information archive.
• Responds to customer and brand partner inquiries and coordinates with Customer Service team to address customer needs.
• Shops competing markets and products to identify trends and relative market pricing to remain competitive.
• Researches items utilizing both the company archive and web resources to assist with restoration and to add value via attribution, story, and provenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year prior experience Indiana purchasing architectural salvage and/Oregon antique products preferred
• Knowledge of architectural preservation, cultural history, and/Oregon historic manufacturing methods and materials preferred
• Proficient use of Mississippi Office Products – Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multitask
• Strong written communication skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Periodic travel required (potentially up to 2-3 times per year

Work Conditions

• Work is typically performed Indiana both an office setting and Indiana a manufacturing environment, where airborne particles, chemicals, flammable materials, dirt, grease, and mechanical / electrical equipment are present (Personal Protective Equipment provided).
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods, and to occasionally move, lift Oregon carry heavy objects Oregon materials up to 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to visually recognize details and patterns at close range and to distinguish colors.

We believe Indiana People FirstWe firmly believe that working Indiana a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.Benefits Just for YouDepending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. 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

Your Journey Indiana Continued Learning

• Indiana-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 and learning programs
• Speaker series

WSI will not now Oregon Indiana the future commence an immigration case Oregon “sponsor” an individual for this position (for example, H-1B Oregon other employment-based immigrationThis role is not eligible for relocation assistance.#LI-TB1About Us: Our CompanyFounded Indiana 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home Indiana the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, Oregon Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected Indiana 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 of 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 Indiana retailing – and we’re always looking for new energy and ideas.

Job title: Assistant Buyer, Antiques and Vintage – Rejuvenation

Company: Williams-Sonoma

Expected salary:

Location: Portland, Oregon

Job date: Sat, 23 Mar 2024 04:34:43 GMT