Merchandise Buyer

Senior Manager, Merchandising Buyer

Home & Gift | Heritage Lifestyle Brand

Dallas, Texas

Some people manage products.

Great merchants build stories customers want to bring into their homes.

We’re partnering with one of the most iconic names in Elevated Western & American craftsmanship, to find a Senior Manager, Merchandising Buyer to create, lead and expand their Home & Gift category.

For more than 140 years, our client has been known for creating some of the finest handcrafted products in the world. Today, the brand is expanding its lifestyle offering, bringing the same attention to detail, heritage craftsmanship, and premium materials into the home.

This is a rare opportunity for a merchant who loves product, understands storytelling through assortment, and wants to help build a category with real visibility and impact.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll own the full lifecycle of the Home & Gift assortment—from concept and vendor partnerships through product launch and retail execution.

You’ll work cross-functionally with design, planning, sourcing, marketing, and retail leadership to shape a category that reflects the our clients lifestyle and heritage aesthetic.

This is an opportunity to define what elevated western luxury looks like in the home.

What You'll Do

• Build and manage compelling product assortments aligned with brand strategy and growth goals
• Identify and source premium vendors and artisan partners
• Lead vendor negotiations, costing strategies, and margin management
• Analyze sales trends and customer insights to guide merchandising decisions
• Partner with design and product development to bring new concepts to market
• Oversee product lifecycle from ideation through launch across retail and e-commerce
• Develop reporting and insights to drive category growth and performance
• Lead and mentor a merchandising team member

The Ideal Merchant

The strongest candidates will bring a mix of analytical merchandising discipline and product passion.

You likely have experience in categories such as:

• Home décor
• Lifestyle retail
• Gift or accessories
• Heritage or premium brands

And you’re energized by the opportunity to build something.

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ou might currently work with brands like Arhaus, Sundance Catalog, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Ralph Lauren Home, or other lifestyle retailers where craftsmanship and storytelling matter.

What You Bring

• ~10+ years in merchandising, buying, product development, or category management
• Strong financial acumen including margin management and assortment planning
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating product costs
• A strong eye for product and customer trends
• Ability to collaborate across design, sourcing, planning, and marketing teams
• Experience in omnichannel retail environments

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-visibility role shaping a growing lifestyle category
• Opportunity to build new vendor relationships and product assortments
• Work with a heritage brand known for craftsmanship and authenticity
• Collaborative leadership team with strong cross-functional support

Come create something truly new and amazing!