Buying & Merchandising Manager (Remote)

About Loop & Tie: Corporate gifting is timeless. It's also wasteful, dated and inefficient. At Loop & Tie we built a platform to connect the $306B spent each year on one-size-fits-none, mass-produced, corporate gifts with small businesses and charitable causes. We've redesigned the corporate gift exchange with a choice-based engagement platform that helps companies more effectively do what they intend to do when they giftbuild connectionswhile empowering them with the integrations and data they need to deliver time-saving, ROI-supportive gifting campaigns. Loop & Tie is the gifting platform of choice, used by a wide range of Fortune 500 companies, startups and pro sports teams to connect with their communities through scalable, individualized gifting. Social impact is woven into our technology, strategy and culture. At Loop & Tie the WAY we build our platform is just as important as the platform itself. We're looking for a leader to develop our brand and scale our market presence, while staying true to our ethos of using business as an engine for progressing social and environmental initiatives. The High-level About this Position: The Loop & Tie Buying & Merchandising team is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Buying & Merchandising Manager to join our team. This pivotal role will focus on developing innovative purchasing strategies, managing inventory, and optimizing vendor relationships to align with our brand vision and market objectives. We are looking for candidates with 2-3 years of experience as a Buyer, ideally within e-commerce, gifting, or lifestyle industries. This role provides exciting opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. As a Buying & Merchandising Manager, you will partner with cross-functional teamsincluding Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Fulfillmentto craft extraordinary gifting experiences that surprise and delight recipients worldwide, positioning Loop & Tie as a leader in the gifting industry. Qualifications: • Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally in e-commerce, gifting, or lifestyle industries. • Strong skills in negotiation, communication, and relationship management, with the ability to foster productive vendor partnerships. • Exceptional analytical abilities to interpret sales data, market trends, and customer insights to drive purchasing decisions. • A keen eye for product curation and design, paired with a passion for crafting thoughtful and impactful gifting experiences. • Outstanding organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently. • Demonstrates a collaborative attitude and excellent teamwork skills, thriving in cross-functional environments. • Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Google Suite, and Shiphero is an advantage. Key Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Senior Buying & Merchandising Manager to develop and execute buying strategies and quarterly inventory plans that align with the company's brand, vision, and customer preferences. • Identify and establish relationships with new vendors while maintaining, evaluating, and nurturing existing partnerships, phasing out those that are outdated or off-brand. • Collaborate with the sales team and account managers to create custom collections for clients. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines with vendors to achieve favorable agreements. • Track inventory performance through daily, weekly, and monthly reviews of sell-through rates, product movement, and margins. Use insights from market trends, customer feedback, and sales data to optimize inventory strategy. • Oversee product uploads, ensuring accurate descriptions, pricing, and visual representation on digital platforms. • Collaborate with Fulfillment to ensure timely receipt of products. How you will up-level Loop & Tie: • You'll have a passion and an eye for digital merchandising. • Your strong attention to detail and accuracy will ensure our collections are curated beautifully. • Your excellent organizational and time management skills will help you project manage and prioritize large initiatives. • Your ability to work both independently & as part of a team will expand our ability to make a broad impact with our gift experiences. • Prior experience in e-commerce, product listings, or order management is a plus. • Excel experience is necessary; familiarity with pivot tables, vlookup and conditional formatting is a plus. • Familiarity with Canva is a plus. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. • Flexible, remote work environment • Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities. • A dynamic and collaborative team culture that values innovation and excellence. We firmly believe our differences make us collectively better. Loop & tie is committed to building a team that is diverse in background and experience. Diversity is recognized by our team as the presence of differences that may include race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, (dis)ability, age, religious commitment, or political perspective. Diversity also includes differences in principles, values, thoughts, and beliefs. Diversity of thought and experience are vital to building a sustainable and equitable environment at loop & tie. Please do not let doubt get in the way of you applying for this position. If you can demonstrate the abilities listed above, we want to hear from you.