Senior Ecommerce Merchant (Buyer)

ABOUT BEALLS INC.

If youre seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc. our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here youll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers various industries and recent graduates all united by a shared vision.

WHO WE ARE:

• We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.

• We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills styles backgrounds and experiences.

• We believe we are better when we work together leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.

• We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices while strengthening relationships with our communities our associates and our industry partners.

• Practices that associates experience when joining include Authenticity Acceptance Accountability Empowerment Gratitude Openness Presence and Transparency.

WHY JOIN BEALLS INC.:

• Location: Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules with variations by department.

• Stability: We are a financially strong multi-billion-dollar growing organization that has been around for 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls Bealls Florida and Home Centric store brands along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!

• Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.

• Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom in the field and on the job.

• Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose passion and fulfillment in their work with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

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IMPACT ON BUSINESS:

The Senior Ecommerce Merchant (Buyer) is responsible for driving growth and profitability in the ecommerce channel through strategic assortment planning vendor negotiations and innovative merchandising strategies. This role ensures a seamless and engaging guest experience across digital and omni-channel platforms while collaborating closely with internal merchant teams and external vendor partners.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Functions:

• Drive Ecommerce Performance: Achieve financial goals including sales gross margin net profit conversion rate and average order value.

• Assortment Strategy: Develop and optimize a compelling ecommerce assortment aligned with guest demand market trends and business objectives.

• Vendor Negotiation: Negotiate pricing assortment content shipping terms and promotional opportunities with vendors to maximize profitability.

• Omni-Channel Integration: Ensure digital merchandising strategies complement store and marketplace initiatives for a consistent brand experience.

• Innovation & Creativity: Think outside the box to identify new opportunities enhance product presentation and improve conversion.

• Site Optimization: Oversee product categorization online presentation and promotional strategies to deliver an intuitive and conversion-friendly guest journey.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with marketing creative and operations teams to execute campaigns product launches and SEO enhancements.

• Competitive Analysis: Monitor market trends and competitor strategies to maintain differentiation and relevance.

• Technology Partnership: Collaborate with technology teams to implement site enhancements and tools that improve guest experience.

• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelors degree in a related field required.

  Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Merchandising Fashion Merchandising data analytics economics digital business or similar majors preferred.

• Minimum of 4 years experience in ecommerce merchandising buying category management and/or combination of buying/planning. Retail experience highly preferred.

• Proven ability to negotiate with vendors and collaborate with internal merchant teams.

• Strong understanding of omni-channel retail strategies.

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.

• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities: developing and achieving key KPIs such as sales gross margin profit. Attend market to create and maintain vendor relationships.

Preferred: Experience with ecommerce platforms and tools (e.g. Shopify Salesforce Commerce Cloud Magento) analytics tools (Google Analytics Tableau) and familiarity with SEO best practices.

When it comes to finding the right fit we know there is a lot to consider. Our recruiters are here to help you discover the career fit youre looking for. Thank you again for your interest in Bealls Inc. and we look forward to hearing from you!

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