About Our Client Saenger Associates is proud to partner with one of the nation’s leading home furnishings retailers, a privately held Los Angeles-based company. With a strong presence in e-commerce and multiple retail showrooms across the western United States, our client is known for delivering quality, style, and innovation to their customers. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of home furnishings! The Role We are seeking an experienced Buyer, Merchandising to drive strategies and fuel growth for our client’s retail and online channels. In this pivotal role, you will develop multi-year business strategies, identify new product and category opportunities, and manage cross-functional efforts to enhance brand development, sales, and profitability across multiple departments. This is a hybrid role with a couple of days in the office per week. RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Leadership & Execution: • Define short- and long-term strategic direction across multiple departments; align teams to execute business plans and pursue growth opportunities. • Develop and implement category and tactical plans to capitalize on trends and ensure cohesive product collections • Approve strategic initiatives, financial and purchase plans, assortment strategies, and product standards for the division. • Lead cross-functional and divisional meetings, ensuring alignment across Product Development, eCom, Inventory, Marketing, Sourcing, and Visual Merchandising. E-Commerce, Marketing & Merchandising: • Collaborate with eCom and marketing to optimize website, Amazon marketplace presence, and social media strategies to drive growth and customer acquisition. • Drive promotional and markdown strategies to maximize profitability. • Present product concepts to executive leadership and seek collaborative feedback. Market Awareness & Innovation: • Monitor competitive landscape and global trends through regular market visits and international travel for product inspiration and production review. • Participate in company-wide strategic initiatives and steering committees. Team Leadership & Development: • Manage, mentor, and develop direct report; define objectives, provide feedback, and evaluate performance. • Lead succession planning, recruit and approve final candidates, and optimize team workflow and processes. REQUIREMENTS: • 5+ years in merchandise assortment development; vertical brand experience preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience. • 2+ years of people management experience with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams. • Skilled in strategy development, OTB review, and team leadership. • Strong systems proficiency and operational acumen; adept at balancing cross-functional priorities. • Collaborative team player with excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. • Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments; eager to take on stretch projects and contribute meaningfully. COMPENSATION: very competitive base salary, bonus, benefits, and a great work environment.