Balsam Brands

Merchant, Trees

Burlingame, CA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$108k-$134kDetected 6 days ago

Product ManagementProject ManagementExcelLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, thrives within a fast-pasted environment, and has strong communication and analytical skills.
This full-time position reports to the Director of Merchandising, Trees and is expected to work in a hybrid model which includes Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in-office.
We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Dublin, the Philippines, Canada, and Mexico.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain the tree assortment strategy and seasonal line plans, ensuring alignment with brand, customer, and financial goals
Collaborate with Planning to help inform inventory forecasts and pricing decisions to achieve margin and inventory objectives
Ensure all new and carryover product information is complete, accurate, and delivered on time to support launches
Partner with vendors on product development details, packaging requirements, labeling, and key milestones
Support go-to-market execution by collaborating with Marketing and Creative teams to ensure accurate product representation
Support continuous improvement of merchandising processes and tools to drive efficiency and scalability
At Balsam Brands, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together.

Requirements

8+ years of merchandising or category management experience, preferably in retail or e-commerce
Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proven ability to own and manage a product category with increasing levels of responsibility
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong structured thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Effective communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and vendors
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

Compensation

Please note that placement within the posted salary range is based on several factors, including geographic location, experience, skills, alignment with role requirements and other job-related factors.
We benchmark our pay ranges against current external data sources and regularly review compensation for our team members.
Balsam Brands is committed to providing our team members with an internally fair, externally competitive, and fiscally prudent total compensation package administered in a simple and consistent manner.
$108,000 to $134,000.
Competitive compensation, including a cash-based incentive plan; salary is reviewed yearly and may be adjusted as part of the normal compensation review process

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, with 100% of monthly premiums covered for team members, and 85%+ employer-paid premiums for other coverage tiers that include dependents
Up to $2,000 annual funding toward HSA accounts
Medical, transit, dependent care FSA
Infertility coverage offered on all medical plans
Generous parental leave program and flexible return options
Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health and wellness perks
Paid holidays, annual shutdown week, PTO, and volunteer time-off (VTO) packages
Paid 5-week sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment

Company info

Balsam Brands is a global, omnichannel retailer with roots in holiday and home décor.
We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have a meaningful impact in a people-first company that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing.
The company's mission is to create joy together.
We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our families and communities in impactful ways.
When you join Balsam Brands, you'll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work and building a welcoming workplace.
Check out our flagship brand, Balsam Hill: balsamhill.com
Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes2023
Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/balsambrands-glassdoor
At Balsam Brands, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
For permanent, full-time team members, our current package includes:
Competitive compensation, including a cash-based incentive plan; salary is reviewed yearly and may be adjusted as part of the normal compensation review process
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to $4,000 per calendar year
Annual continuous learning benefit up to $1,000 per person, per fiscal year
Up to $300 flexible reimbursement to support setup of new team member's work-from-home environment
Generous team member merchandise discount
Valuable extras: identity theft protection, subsidized parking, monthly wellness, pet insurance, accident & critical illness insurance
The base pay range for this position is: $108,000 to $134,000.
Please note that placement within the posted salary range is based on several factors, including geographic location, experience, skills, alignment with role requirements and other job-related factors.

Equal opportunity

Balsam Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

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