Accessory Buyer
Why Work at Wittwer Companies?
• We offer job stability as a family-owned, growing company for over 60 years
• We operate 4 Furniture Stores, a Mattress Store, 12 Hotels, and a Real Estate Holdings & Leasing Company
• Competitive wages, growing company, retirement programs, and paid time off
• Advancement opportunities in a family-owned work environment where the owners know you personally
• Quarterly and annual incentive bonus programs
• Great Team Member discount (Cost + Freight+ 10%)
• Closed on Sundays
• Comprehensive benefits package with health care, life insurance, & voluntary benefits
• We are committed to your success and invest in you by providing a strong onboarding plan
About the Role
As the Accessory Buyer, you will serve on our leadership team and participate in team leader meetings. You will oversee the entire accessory category as well as outdoor furniture. In this role, you will attend markets several times a year and partner with the Director of Merchandising to select vendors and product lines. You will build strong relationships with vendors and sales representatives while making key decisions that shape the merchandising, displays, and overall appearance of our stores. You will also use data analysis to make informed decisions. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity.
What You'll Do at BlvdHome:
• Buy products for the accessory categories, including rugs, lamps, art, clocks, mirrors, and tabletop décor
• Buy products for the outdoor furniture category including patio furniture, umbrellas, and outdoor accessories
• Work with design and display teams across all stores to ensure strong merchandising and proper accessory placement
• Visit stores regularly to evaluate the sales floor and help train team members
• Meet regularly with factory representatives at markets and in the office
• Negotiate pricing and vendor terms to support profitability while maintaining strong long-term partnerships
• Create new SKUs and enter product descriptions and pricing into NetSuite
• Travel to markets and industry events throughout the year to stay current on products and trends
• Attend monthly display meetings and bi-monthly buyer meetings to align on strategy
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and advertising teams to ensure customers and team members receive the BH Experience
• Support regular sales training by sharing updates on new vendors and key product features and benefits
• Monitor competitors regularly to keep our stores and online offerings competitive
• Identify top-selling products and work with vendors to keep them in stock
• Partner with receivers and taggers to ensure products are received, tagged, and processed accurately and on time
What You You Need to Bring:
• 10+ years of experience in the furniture and/or interior design industry preferred
• Strong understanding of inventory turns, margins, and GMROI and their impact on profitability
• Ability to set inventory goals and stay within your inventory budget
• Creativity and the ability to develop a strong merchandising plan across all your categories
• Knowledge of interior design and how it influences furniture styles, trends, and colors
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, and Excel
• Must have a good memory and a strong recall for numbers and product details
• Commitment to BlvdHome’s core values and mission, and the ability to lead by example
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Confident and effective public speaking skills
• Experience with global shipping, including containers and trucking
• Strong vendor negotiation skills in pricing, shipping, rebates, and advertising funds
What Makes Us Different:
For 50 years Boulevard Home has been a company that strives for manageable growth and continuous improvement. Major decisions are based on long-term goals and objectives with equal consideration to the effect on Team Members, Owners, and Customers. Boulevard Home is dedicated to ensuring a positive Customer and Team Member experience. We surround ourselves with the industry’s best and brightest. Join us today!
Schedule:
This is a full-time position with an expected workload of no less than 40 hours a week. The typical schedule will be Monday – Friday with the occasional Saturday during holidays and large sales events or while traveling to markets. We are flexible and willing to work with the applicant for the hours to be worked between 7am-7pm. This position will also have several closing shifts during the month working from 10am-7pm.
How to Apply:
To be considered for employment, we require one of our employment applications to be filled out. This can be done by clicking Apply at the top of the screen and completing the application online.
