James Smith

James Smith is an accomplished purchasing professional with extensive experience in the retail industry, particularly in buying and category management. Currently serving as an Appliance Buyer at Conn's HomePlus since February 2020, James previously held various buyer roles at Sears Holdings Corporation from April 2007 to February 2020, including Senior Buyer for Home Appliances and Buyer for Consumer Electronics. Additionally, James has experience as a Category Manager at CompUSA and as VP of Sales and Marketing at GoVideo, where responsibilities included marketing, global sourcing, and trademark licensing. James began a career at Sears, Roebuck and Co. in 1993, managing the Video Category and overseeing purchasing, marketing, product development, and sales planning for significant merchandise categories. James attended Northern Illinois University from 1975 to 1977.