Product Development and Buying Associate, Bedding

Job Title: Product Development & Buying Associate, Home Textiles, Bedding and BathLocation: On-Site Monday to Thursday, Matawan, New Jersey / Friday WFH*Not open to remote. About Artisan 34:Artisan 34 stands as a premier Home Bedding and Bath Textiles Company, setting a fresh new standard in the industry! In simple terms, we develop, design, and merchandise soft home & décor products marketed across a broad portfolio of our brands, to corporate retailers across North America. Our vision is to become the manufacturer of choice for our customers!Although we started just over 8 years ago, we are still evolving and growing! This role requires constant pivoting, strategy, and figuring out how to make it work best no matter the odds! A go-getter attitude, fast paced project manager, that shares our start-up and entrepreneurial spirit is essential to help us grow Artisan 34!Job OverviewThe Product Development and Buying Associate supports leadership by focusing on competitive value buying merchandise to drive sales and profitability for our off-price channel. Working closely with overseas factories, design, and sales, they curate a distinguished off-price assortment to satisfy customer demand. Focusing on achieving sales, gross margin, turnover, and pricing execution in the assigned area of the business, the Associate develops and implements strategies by vendor, collaborating with planning to analyze and respond to sales trends.An Associate Buyer is known as a trusted, collaborative, and results-oriented leader, serving as a key business partner and change agent with the ability to lead through influence. Demonstrating professional maturity and industry credibility, the ideal candidate must navigate and lead effectively through significant complexity. Equally valued is the candidate's reputation for visionary thinking and a strong commitment to swift decision-making.What You Will Do:Curate and execute merchandise buying that satisfies the customer demand to achieves sales, turn, and margin plan.Support seasonal market preparation, showroom presentations, customer-specific assortments, and line reviews.Understand competitive marketplace and pursues white space opportunities that align with company strategy.Competitive shop and determine the action necessary to address competitive challenges. Identify any product opportunities and provide suggestions and input to product developmentAttend customer appointments at our NYC Showroom prepared with an understanding of product to support customer preferences.Collaborate with planning partner to develop and execute assortment strategy.Provide seasonal data of category sales, and item performance analysis to assist in determining in-season item-level changes to make.Keep sample libraries, product files, costing records, calendars, and inventory planning trackers organized and current.Communicate factory updates with sales and design on product development projects Skills You Will NeedStrong knowledge of textiles, materials, constructions, and manufacturing processesExperience communicating and working with overseas factories Financial Business Acumen: Ability to understand and analyze financial aspects to make informed strategic decisions.Retail Strategy and Tactics: In-depth knowledge of market trends, customer behaviors, and competitive landscapes.Change Management: Comfort and effectiveness in leading teams through change ensuring successful adaptation.Growth Mindset: A growth-oriented mindset, coupled with the ability to coach teams in embracing growth opportunities.Strategic Planning: Experience in driving strategies and plans supporting a compelling core and curated assortment.Who You AreCandidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field5+ years of direct experienceHighly analytical and proficient in mathematical projectsThis role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems. Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.BenefitsArtisan 34 offers Health, Dental, and Vision plans, along with other benefits such as Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Holidays, Work-from-Home Friday's, Summer Fridays, and a Business Casual Environment.