Fab is the place to discover great design at affordable prices. Our modern products allow anyone to design their lives and express their personal sense of style. Always unique, well-designed, and of the highest quality.
Our work environment is fast-paced, flexible and fun, with a diverse and tight-knit culture. We offer competitive salaries and full benefits. Oh, and who said there’s no such thing as free lunch? Wednesday is free lunch day at Fab, plus we keep a well-stocked snack shelf. We aren't stuffy at Fab, so dress as you normally would, representing your individual style. We aren't comfortable in suits - and hope you aren't either!
About the Position:
We are looking for a buyer/merchandiser for Fab's tech category, which is focused on affordably priced, design-oriented consumer products. This person will work on the front-to-end processes involved in filling the merchandising pipeline. The successful candidate will be someone who is scrappy and resourceful and works efficiently. He or she understands design and market trends intuitively but is also able to work with data and think analytically.
Responsibilities:
Maintain a strong understanding of consumer electronics and trends in product development and design.
Maintain and establish relationships with suppliers who are able to fulfill orders on a long-term dropship basis.
Develop product assortments, negotiating pricing, building SKUs in Fab's back-end system. Collaborate with Creative team to complete all requirements to get products live on site.
Collaborate with the Logistics team to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
Merchandise SKUs into category-specific and cross-category features and promotions in order to drive sales and meet ambitious revenue targets.
Report on sales performance to continually optimize assortment.
Skills/Requirements
Skills & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
At least 2 years experience working with consumer technology & electronics, ideally in e-commerce or brick-and-mortar merchandising.
Experience at a publication or non-commercial site focused on new consumer technology will also be considered.
Knowledge of SQL preferred.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong network of contacts with specialty consumer tech brands is a plus
Proven experience handling negotiations
Understanding of trends in consumer technology
Experience making data-informed business decisions
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
Positive, results-driven attitude: high level of self-motivation, eagerness to participate in a small team working in a very fast-paced environment, willingness to execute front-to-end merchandising within tech category, interest in learning from team and manager
