Divisional Merchandise Manager

About the role:

The Divisional Merchandise Manager is responsible for leading, directing, and developing one or more teams within Merchandising to develop and deliver to members programs and products to keep members competitive, profitable, in stock, and at the forefront of change and innovation. Keeps the teams focused on vendors, products, promotions, and pricing related activities to benefit members.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for all aspects of the specific Merchandise Departments as assigned:

• Strategic Planning and budgeting for assigned areas

• Strategic Planning specifically on: Sales strategies for departments and product categories

• Product Assortment strategies for departments and product categories

• Negotiations and program development with vendors

• Managing, directing, and developing staff

• Achieving Annual Performance Targets for each department on sales, margins, turns, and service levels

• Oversight and guidance on supplier selection and negotiations

• Oversight and guidance on pricing calculations

• Oversight and guidance on warehouse product assortments

• Oversight and guidance on private-label product assortments

• Oversight and guidance on item selection for promotions

• Oversight and guidance on Market programs and specials

• Oversight and guidance on Member visits, sales opportunities, and communications

• Other related responsibilities as assigned

• Participate in special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans and set target completion dates.

• Assume a leadership role in the Division and the Company

• Assume a leadership role related to Merchandising topics with members and vendors

• Develop sales, gross profit, and stock turn goals for departments annually

• Develop annual Key Initiatives for each Merchandising team

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• 4-year college degree in business or a related field

• 8-10 years of business experience (purchasing focus ideally)

• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access)

• Home Improvement industry experience

• Past record of accomplishments

• 2-5 years of Management Experience

Desired

Retail experience

• Retail financial planning and assortment planning experience

• International or Global Sourcing experience including foreign supplier visits

• Experience on a national perspective

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently; flexible

• Ability to effectively communicate complex and controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience

• Ability to partner with, collaborate with, and influence internal and external team members

• Complete assignments in a timely manner

• Strong communications, organizational, and project management skills

• Ability to coach and develop team members

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Self-starter with the ability to draw conclusions and find solutions

• Demonstrate a professional and positive demeanor