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Cultivate · 1 month ago

Sourcing & Merchandising Manager

Cultivate is a company focused on sourcing and merchandising high-quality gifting solutions. The Sourcing & Merchandising Manager is responsible for driving sourcing and sales initiatives, managing supplier relationships, and curating product assortments to enhance customer experience.

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Responsibilities

Lead and develop customized sales proposals for onsite and online gifting programs, ensuring alignment with client needs, brand standards, operational feasibility, and margin integrity
Manage incoming custom sales requests; guide the proposal creation process in partnership with the Sourcing & Merchandising Team and Sales Teams
Partner closely with Sales to manage all program-type proposal requests and ensure timely, accurate delivery
Oversee and advise on curated collections, including assortment strategy, inventory, and seasonal refreshes
Demonstrate strong awareness of emerging trends and the ability to identify high-end, aspirational products that enhance our assortment and meet client expectations
Communicate and collaborate with suppliers and brand partners to source products, request quotes, gather assets, and lead negotiations
Maintain positive vendor relationships and ensure accurate, timely updates on product availability, lead times, pricing, and customization options
Own assigned product categories end-to-end, including assortment planning, vendor selection, pricing inputs, and performance analysis
Monitor and maintain backend inventory levels, ensuring accuracy for both online and onsite gifting experiences
Manage program product orders and logistics for assigned accounts, coordinating with suppliers, warehouse partners, and internal teams to ensure on-time fulfillment
Update and maintain product listings in the e-commerce platform as needed, including SKU creation, product attributes, pricing, imagery, and categorization
Assist in the preparation, distribution, and maintenance of weekly and monthly reporting for leadership, including supplier performance, product trends, inventory tracking, and program activity

Qualification

MerchandisingProduct ManagementSourcingE-commerce ManagementData AnalysisCommunication SkillsRelationship BuildingAttention to DetailCreative Problem SolvingTeam-oriented Approach

Required

2+ years of experience in merchandising, product management, sourcing, or e-commerce preferred; experience in gifting, retail, or consumer goods a plus
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders
High level of organization with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Familiarity with e-commerce management tools, inventory systems, and project management platforms
Proficiency in Excel/Sheets; comfort with data analysis and reporting
Creative problem-solving mindset with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Company

Cultivate

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Cultivate is dedicated to transforming how businesses express employee, client, and partner appreciation by strengthening relationships through thoughtful gifting.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Patricia Nilsen
Brand Partnership Director
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Tom Romine
Founder and President
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