Merchandising Manager

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The Merchandise Manager is responsible for developing and implementing merchandise strategies that optimize product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to align with the company's sales and profit objectives. This role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing, inventory management, and sales. The Merchandise Manager plays a pivotal role in comprehending consumer trends, market demand, and sales data to make informed decisions that fuel business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Merchandising Strategy: Develop and implement merchandise strategies that align with the company's business goals, target audience, and market trends.
• Inventory Management: Collaborate with inventory teams to ensure optimal stock levels, minimize excess inventory, and manage product replenishment efficiently.
• Sales Analysis: Monitor sales data and product performance, adjusting strategies based on sales trends, customer feedback, and profitability metrics.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, e-commerce, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives across all channels.
• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to anticipate changes in demand and optimize product offerings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, marketing, or related field.
• Proven experience (3-5+ years) in merchandising or product management, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or related industries.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using sales data to make informed decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in merchandising software and inventory management tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Knowledge of market trends, consumer behavior, and retail industry best practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Planogram experience is a plus

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of merchandising tools like Excel, ERP systems, or other retail management platforms.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to four years of related experience

Core Competencies:

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others' opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Experienced store operations Associate with outstanding skills in customer service, tool product knowledge, understanding of and ability to sell importance of service in the tool rental equation, inventory control experience, problem solving skills (both technical & financial), good communications skills and ability to build relationships with repeat customers.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• In some stores you will need to be able to pass the forklift Certification after being hired.

Other Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Will regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Will frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Will occasionally sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Will regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Will frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

This job description is subject to change at any time.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are a smoke-free workplace committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all. Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is only permitted in designated areas and is prohibited in and around all company buildings, vehicles, and workspaces. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action.