Divisional Merchandise Manager

Fleet Farm Careers•Appleton, WI

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About The Position

The Divisional Merchandise Manager is responsible for the overall management, direction, buying, advertising, Planogramming, and coordination of an assigned category of merchandise and activities. This position will optimize the achievement of sales, inventory turnover, cost controls, profit growth and other buying and merchandising goals and objectives. The Divisional Merchandise Manager will oversee a select group of Category Managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required
7 or more years of category buying/manager experience required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to handle sensitive data
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Excellent computer skills, with MS Office Applications
Excellent problem solving skills

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the long-range merchandising strategy to drive profitable growth, market share, and an exceptional customer experience.
Lead, coach, and develop merchandising and planning teams to achieve financial objectives while building leadership capability and succession.
Direct merchandise planning, forecasting, and product strategies to optimize business performance and exceed financial goals.
Evaluate business results, market trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and adjust strategies as needed.
Build and strengthen strategic vendor partnerships while identifying new brands, products, and business opportunities that meet evolving customer needs.
Partner with marketing to develop strategies that drive sales, brand awareness, and successful product and category launches.
Ensure disciplined execution of merchandising initiatives across teams to maximize sales productivity and operational excellence.