Are you a self-starter with a desire to achieve results in a fast paced environment? Well.ca is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Buyer to join their growing Merchandising team. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong experience that is ready to take on any challenge.
About the Role:
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Toronto - Hybrid* in-office four times per month, or as requested by Management
Type: Full-time Contract
Duration: 12-months
Start date: January 2027
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of ambitious revenue, margin, and SKU productivity targets across assigned categories, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
- Identify, source, and onboard new vendors and distributors, continuously building a pipeline of innovative, differentiated, and exciting brands for Well.ca.
- Develop and execute compelling seasonal programs, curating robust assortments that deliver against sales and margin targets while strengthening Well.ca's position as a go-to gifting destination.
- Proactively manage inventory productivity, optimizing stock levels, assortment breadth, and inventory turns while identifying and rationalizing underperforming SKUs and vendors.
- Develop and manage strategic pricing across all category SKUs, balancing competitiveness, profitability, and market positioning, including promotional pricing strategies.
- Plan and execute impactful weekly promotions in partnership with key vendors, delivering against promotional targets while driving traffic, conversion, and customer excitement.
- Build and maximize strategic vendor partnerships, negotiating competitive terms and securing incremental co-op marketing, rebate, and promotional funding opportunities.
- Analyze category, brand, and SKU-level performance to identify opportunities, generate actionable insights, and proactively evolve the assortment in response to market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitive activity.
- Partner closely with the Marketing team to develop and execute a robust promotional calendar that supports category objectives and broader business priorities.
- Take initiative and ownership of additional responsibilities and projects that contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the categories and Well.ca.
Qualifications:
- Proven Buyer experience with a minimum of 3-5 years experience
- Previous Buying experience within the Retail industry is an asset
- Track record of success working for a top-tier retailer or brand
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical skills
Desirable Attributes:
- A proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong can-do attitude, demonstrating tenacity, resourcefulness, and creativity in overcoming challenges and getting things done.
- A naturally curious and analytical thinker who embraces innovation, challenges the status quo, and is always looking for opportunities to improve.
- An energetic, driven, and hardworking professional who takes pride in their work and approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm and accountability.
- A collaborative team player who brings a positive attitude, builds strong relationships, and contributes to Well.ca’s unique and vibrant culture.
- A genuine Well.ca enthusiast who knows, loves, and shops the brand, with a passion for our business, our customers, and what we stand for.
Disclosures
Employer Name: WELL.CA (BH WATER HOLDCO LTD.)
Contact information:
Ashley Morgan
Payroll: Biweekly on Fridays
AI Use: Well.ca does not currently utilize AI in their recruitment process
