Merchandise Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Negotiates marketing support, payment and freight terms, pricing, assortment, and promotions with the vendor community.
• Conducts vendor line and assortment reviews for assigned departments using SCA tools.
• Sells booth space and prepares order forms for Buying Events.
• Attends Dealer Markets and coordinates activity for assigned merchandise.
• Responds to questions and requests for information from dealers, sales representatives, and vendors.

Success Factors

• Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, particularly Microsoft Office products and the Google Platform.
• Experience with an automated buying system is a plus.
• Polished negotiation techniques.
• Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weight options when solving problems and making decisions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with good listening skills.
• Able to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and to meet deadlines.
• Able to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
• Able to organize materials, manage time, and prioritize tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree encouraged in a business-related area.
• Substantial experience (10+ years) in a same or similar field can serve as an alternative to Bachelor Degree.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred in a same or similar field.
• Retail experience in hardware or similar retail setting encouraged.
• Must be willing to travel to Company Dealer Markets as well as infrequent training opportunities where they present themselves – requirements may vary.
• Regular, on-site, in person attendance required.