Sarah M. Brabner
Category Buyer with experience in Product Development and Production
- Role
- Category Buyer - Trading Cards, Licensed Product, Collectible Figures Including Blind Packs at Books A Million
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sarah M. Brabner
Auburn University Alumna with experience in merchandising and buying.
Experience
Category Buyer - Trading Cards, Licensed Product, Collectible Figures Including Blind Packs
Sep 2024 — Present · US
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with key vendors including POP MART, Topps, Tokidoki, Dreams, Mighty Jaxx, and many others to offer exclusive product and catered assortments-Executes and achieves assigned category sales, gross margin, and inventory goals-Develops merchandise assortments and strategies supporting company goals while ensuring customer needs met-Manages all aspects of the merchandise offering – selection, mix, brand, pricing, promotion, negotiation, and disposition-Conducts competitive and product category analyses to identify new licenses, brands, and proprietary opportunities to increase and expand selection across categories-Delivers accurate sales forecasts and projections by evaluating financial information, utilizing open to buy and current trends. Anticipates market changes and establishes a buying plan to attain sales and margin goals-Manages vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives including cooperative marketing, incentive, and partnership plans-Plans promotional events and execution while ensuring accuracy on details such as pricing and marketing signage-Coaches and develops Assistant Buyer to ensure growth-Travels to attends relevant trade shows, vendor meetings, and markets to observe trends, gather product information, select merchandise, and establish business relationships with viable vendors-Provides collaborative guidance, direction, and support to the Merchandise Planning group on merchandise flow, key items, and store groupings-Works cross-functionally with the Merchandising Operations Group to deliver merchandising strategy and directives in stores-Guides Omnichannel on key themes and initiatives in assigned categories to maximize online sales.
Education
Auburn University
Bachelor's degree, Fashion/Apparel Design
2014 — 2019
LBW Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS
2012 — 2015
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