Powell's Books has an opening for a Gifts Purchasing and Merchandising Manager based out of our warehouse located in NW Portland.
The Gifts Purchasing and Merchandising Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the purchasing and merchandising operations for the Gifts category within the organization. This role is critical in ensuring purchasing and merchandising activities align strategically with overall brand and business objectives. The manager will drive efficient processes, foster a high-performance team culture, and collaborate closely with various departments—including book buyers, store teams, finance, marketing, and supply chain—to ensure cohesive execution of purchasing strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent leadership, strong written and oral communication skills, organizational, and analytical skills, combined with a strong understanding of retail operations to drive profitability through efficient processes and cross-functional collaboration.
Powell’s Books is known worldwide as a premier independent bookstore and an icon in the Portland community. We’re committed to fostering a culture and environment of inclusion, empowerment, and respect – a place where everyone can show up fully as themselves and do their best work every day.
Powell’s provides a number of benefits for full-time employees, including:
-Generous healthcare plan (medical, vision, and dental)
-401(k) savings plan
-Education benefit
-Childcare subsidy
-Employee discount that is also available to your significant other, children, parents, and siblings
-Book borrowing privileges
The regular schedule will be 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. This position is Full-time/Exempt/Salaried
Pay: $51K/yr - $79K/yr, depending on experience.
Closing Date: Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Additional Information: Please include a cover letter with a brief description of relevant skills and experience and the reason why you’re interested in the position.
If you’re interested in applying for this position, and to see a full job description, please click on the link to our Career website: https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWELLS&cws=39&rid=1457
