Buyer and Wholesale Manager - Emerging CPG Brands

About The Goods Mart

The Goods Mart operates as a contemporary convenience store and snack discovery platform focused on emerging Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands and healthier product alternatives. The mission is to support the growth of next-generation iconic snack brands while enhancing the convenience store experience. Their "Curation by The Goods Mart" initiative connects brand partners with hotels, cafes, co-working spaces, and office pantries across the country.

Role Overview

The Buyer and Wholesale Manager will cultivate and manage relationships with emerging CPG brands. Responsibilities include onboarding new brands swiftly, nurturing ongoing partnerships, and placing their products in front of both retail customers and corporate clients. This role emphasizes collaboration with the founder who leads buying strategy, alongside the Operations Director and Store Manager, to ensure seamless in-store execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit up to 10 new brands monthly by collaborating with the founder.
• Maintain and strengthen long-term brand partnerships from onboarding through growth stages.
• Manage account setup, product cataloging, and performance monitoring of brands and vendors.
• Coordinate product samples for educational and promotional purposes within stores.
• Curate product assortments and coordinate purchases for events and activations.
• Administer corporate client accounts—including hotels, cafes, co-working spaces, and office pantries—and serve as the primary contact.
• Develop and maintain customized ordering portals for clients with curated product selections.
• Oversee the Curation product catalog to keep offerings up to date and relevant.
• Handle monthly buying budgets and uphold pricing strategies aligned with sales velocity and margin objectives.
• Optimize product mix to balance margins, sell-through rates, and brand storytelling.
• Partner closely with the Store Manager on inventory management, reorder scheduling, and in-store merchandising.
• Maintain and analyze data dashboards to review sales performance, category trends, and year-over-year metrics.
• Leverage Shopify and other data sources to make informed purchasing and pricing decisions.
• Share insights and performance updates with brand partners and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with founder and Operations Director on seasonal planning and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in buying, merchandising, or brand partnerships, with a preference for food or CPG sector expertise.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate level.
• Physical ability to handle tasks such as lifting up to 25 lbs, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing for extended periods during inventory activities.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with a brief note explaining their interest in The Goods Mart and sharing one current product or brand they are passionate about, including reasons for their choice.