Buyer
Vesta
Company Overview
Vesta Home (dba Showroom Group) is changing the way that homes are marketed--and furniture is sold. We're obsessed with the client experience for our full-service offerings: interior design, luxury staging, elevated furniture rentals and custom furniture production, fueled by our proprietary technology and logistics expertise.
Founded in 2017, our team of 50+ designers creates thoughtful, stunning interiors for residential, commercial and hospitality projects. We proudly partner with top realtors, developers, the design trade and personalities on some of the most prestigious properties on the high-end market; chances are, you’ve seen our interiors in major design magazines as well as shows like Bravo's Million Dollar Listings and Netflix's Selling Sunset.
The #1 home staging brand in the country, Vesta’s design and local market depth in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and South Florida helps to sell multimillion-dollar properties faster and above ask–and allows buyers to seamlessly move into beautiful furnished spaces. The company’s interior design and custom furniture services are available worldwide. This is a remote position.
Our Core Values:
- Get it done!: We have a bias toward action, balancing grit with smart work to accomplish our goals. We see business challenges as opportunities, always bringing forth solutions, and believe no challenge is too great to solve collectively.
- Design excellence: We believe exceptional design is a function of continuous improvement, and apply this purity of purpose to our process, products and people.
- Execute in partnership, and with pride: We rise by lifting others and are most successful when our clients and colleagues are successful as well. Our team is self-motivated and committed to leading others to achieve our collective goals.
- Invest in growth: We approach business with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are intensely focused on progress, believing profitable growth is the path forward. We “invest, not spend,” valuing impact and the efficient achievement of results.
- Own the Outcome: We develop the most talented people, empowering them to offer a world-class experience to our clients. We deliver inspiring design in a reliable, organized and consistent manner that our clients and team can trust. We do this with a fanatical attention to detail, expecting perfection but accepting excellence.
Position Overview
The Buyer will be responsible for supporting and executing Vesta’s product assortment strategy via proprietary product development pipelines and off-the-shelf sourcing. Reporting to the Head of Product/VP, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, this role balances creative vision with tactical execution and financial acumen. The Buyer will contribute to quarterly product strategies by interfacing with domestic and international vendors, identifying new product opportunities and meeting demand and margin goals. Collaborating closely with product development, inventory, operations, and design teams, the Buyer will help deliver an assortment that is on-brand, in-stock, and a true reflection of Vesta’s commitment to good design, quality craftsmanship, and impeccable service.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Head of Product to execute seasonal and quarterly buying strategies that meet aesthetic, financial, and operational goals.
- Manage product development projects alongside VP Manufacturing while identifying off-the-shelf product opportunities that compliment proprietary products.
- Manage off-the-shelf vendor relationships including negotiating pricing, terms, lead times, and order quantities, while fostering collaborative, long-term partnership for the business.
- Review vendor proposals and product samples; assess quality, design, and value to ensure alignment with Vesta standards.
- Work closely with Director of Supply Chain to forecast demand, monitoring OTB, purchase orders, reorders, markdowns, and assortment adjustments
- Analyze assortment performance and curation against staging cost per square foot targets and ultimate sell through
- Collaborate with design and operations teams to ensure an assortment that supports cross-functional design, sales, and operations needs.
- Identify and present assortment gaps and new product opportunities to Head of Product by staying current on market trends, designer needs, and industry innovations.
- Provide clear reporting and insights on vendor performance, assortment health, and business opportunities to the Head of Product.
- Maintain organized, detail-oriented records of vendor communications and quarterly assortment planning.
- Demonstrate a passion for good design and a discerning eye for product, contributing to Vesta’s reputation for a timeless, high-quality, and well-curated home furnishings assortment.
- Approach responsibilities with flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit, always looking for ways to innovate and move the business forward.
- BA/BS Degree Preferred; or equivalent work experience.
- 5-7 years Buying/Merchandising experience.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance