What You'll Do:
Build strong relationships with existing suppliers and execute negotiations to secure best pricing and promotional support
Analyze data to strategize revenue and profit growth opportunities for the category and for specific supplier partners
Advance catalog expansion, develop relationships with target suppliers
Identify sales, merchandising, and operational opportunities for the category and collaborate with internal teams to drive change (Opeations, Merchandising Advertising, PR, Finance, Customer Service, Business Intelligence)
Analyze and anticipate competitor marketing, selection, and pricing strategy
Attend trade shows and/or travel to meet key suppliers
What You'll Need:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field
2+ years experience in either ecommerce, sourcing, or supply-side sales is preferred
Good level of English, reading/writing English fluency is required, high verbal fluency is preferred but not required
Excellent Excel and PowerPoint expertise; readiness to work with data using Excel, SQL, Tableau and other tools
Articulate and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal
A track record of successful negotiation and relationship management skills
Innovative problem-solving skills; a demonstrated ability to dissect and determine root causes of problems and implement solutions
A structured, proactive approach to your work, eager to progress professionally and motivated to drive business growth
Proven ability to thrive as part of a team and also to work autonomously
Demonstrated ability to work within a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment