Mass Merchant Buyer

Job Details: Job Location: BOXABL Inc.

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Position Summary

BOXABL is seeking an experienced Mass Merchant Buyer to support the development and expansion of relationships with major national retail accounts. This individual will be responsible for identifying opportunities, managing buyer relationships, negotiating purchasing agreements, and developing strategies to position BOXABL products within large retail organizations.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with major mass merchants such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, or other national retail chains. This person should understand retail buying processes, category management, vendor negotiations, product assortment planning, pricing strategies, and the requirements associated with introducing new products into large retail distribution networks.

This is an opportunity for an experienced retail buyer or category management professional to help establish and grow BOXABL's presence in the national marketplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Mass Merchant Account Management Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers, buyers, category managers, and merchandising executives at major national retailers. Identify and pursue opportunities to introduce BOXABL products into national retail channels. Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned mass merchant accounts.

Understand retailer purchasing processes, vendor requirements, and product onboarding procedures. Develop strategies to expand product placement, distribution, and sales volume. Purchasing and Category Management Leverage prior retail buying experience to understand category trends, consumer demand, and competitive positioning.

Evaluate product assortment opportunities and recommend appropriate product offerings for retail partners. Analyze market trends, pricing, margins, and competitor products. Develop product positioning and merchandising strategies that align with retailer objectives. Identify opportunities to expand BOXABL's product offerings across relevant retail categories.

Negotiations and Business Development Negotiate pricing, purchase orders, volume commitments, promotional programs, and commercial terms. Work with retail partners to establish mutually beneficial purchasing agreements. Develop and present product proposals, presentations, and business cases to retail decision-makers.

Identify new revenue opportunities and develop plans to achieve sales growth. Monitor account performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and market penetration. Internal Coordination Collaborate with BOXABL's Sales, Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to support retail account requirements.

Coordinate product availability, production planning, inventory needs, and delivery expectations. Communicate retailer forecasts and anticipated purchasing volumes to internal stakeholders. Ensure retail customer requirements are communicated and addressed throughout the organization. Provide regular updates to leadership regarding account activity, opportunities, and sales performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. 5+ years of experience in retail buying, category management, merchandising, or mass merchant account management. Previous experience working directly with major retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's, Walmart, Costco, or comparable national retail organizations strongly preferred.

Demonstrated understanding of retail purchasing processes, vendor negotiations, and product assortment management. Experience negotiating pricing, margins, purchasing agreements, and volume commitments. Strong understanding of retail supply chains, inventory management, and product distribution. Experience presenting products and business proposals to senior retail decision-makers.

Skills and Competencies Established relationships within major national retail organizations preferred. Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Excellent business development and relationship management abilities. Strong analytical skills, including pricing, margins, forecasting, and sales performance.

Ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities. Highly organized with strong project management skills. Ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple departments. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and CRM systems.