Buyer Jobs in New Hampshire

Job Title: Merchandise Director/Senior Buyer: Personal Care Products Company: Brookstone Location: Merrimack, NH Description: Brookstone is one of the nation’s most exciting specialty retailers, known for its high-quality, innovative products and gift ideas. Brookstone is committed to providing Customers with unique products that solve common problems in uncommon ways. And this philosophy translates into a corporate culture that’s collaborative, creative and receptive to new ideas. Currently we are searching for an experienced Merchandise Director/Senior Buyer: Personal Care Products to work in our Merrimack, NH Headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a leading national brand and also enjoy a competitive salary/benefits package that includes a generous store discount. EOE SUMMARY: The Merchandise Director is responsible for the sales and profitability of one of the three Merchandise Divisions at Brookstone. The Merchandise Director must define business strategies, identify opportunities, and conceive and develop innovative products that will ensure Brookstone’s position as a leader in the marketplace.RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE: ·        Analyze and manage business for future growth by building seasonal, twelve-month, and three-year business plans. Steer the business daily through priority based implementation of these plans. ·        Focus on the identification of new, innovative products and business opportunities. Thoroughly understand all business classifications. Gain insight from vendors, trade shows, our Customers and the rest of the marketplace to aggressively make the most all opportunities. ·        Increase the penetration of Brookstone’s profitable proprietary products. Manage the product development process for every project:o       Quantify business opportunities to justify and validate the projecto       Develop detailed product specificationso       Provide clear daily communication with our overseas offices to ensure all details of every project are understoodo       Utilize overseas travel as an important means to clarify project details with manufacturers and our foreign officeso       Maximize the effectiveness of Brookstone Laboratories by providing clear direction and follow up ·        Drive current assortments to maximize performance. Take a proactive role in inventory management to ensure correct stock levels.  Manage gross margin through ongoing review of pricing, costs and sales volume. ·        Initiate, develop and maintain vendor relationships. ·        Develop the Merchandise Coordinator to maximize productivity. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Essential:·        College degree or equivalent experience·        Minimum of five years experience as a Buyer, preferably in a specialty store·        Domestic travel and product sourcing Desired: ·        Product development (from idea to implementation) experience ·        International travel and product sourcing. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES may apply on line at Register to View .  Please include a cover letter, resume and salary history /expectation. To learn more about Brookstone and to browse other employment listings on-line, please visit www.Brookstone.com.