Field Merchant - Region 14

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Issaquah, WA

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Field Merchant is to lead on-the-ground support for the merchandising organization, driving strategic initiatives that maximize market sales opportunities and address community needs while maintaining Lowe's competitive edge. The Field Merchant provides localized and competitive intelligence, backed by data, to inform key decisions and actions. In collaboration with store leadership, the Field Merchant uncovers and prioritizes sales opportunities through comprehensive sales reporting, competitor assessments, and market analysis. They are responsible for decisively communicating merchandising opportunities to Core and Store merchandising partners, ensuring alignment and swift execution. To enhance localization efforts, Field Merchants take charge of identifying and advocating for local market product opportunities, working closely with Assortment Planning and Core Merchandising to integrate these products into assortments. A key aspect of the role involves building and strengthening relationships with Store and District teams, Vendors, Core Merchandising, Store Merchandising, and other SSC partners. By fostering these connections, Field Merchants secure the best opportunities for Lowe's, enabling the organization to proactively meet customer needs and drive overall business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Business or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
8 Years In one or more of the following: purchasing, buying, sales, merchandising, brand management or related field
3 Years Demonstrated Experience leading and working with cross-functional teams
3 Years Demonstrated experience working closely with senior leadership

Nice To Haves

5 Years Experience in retail industry, retail product merchandising or relevant product category

Responsibilities

Lead in-depth market analysis to evaluate competitive product offerings for designated locations, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
Analyze sales data and reporting to identify and pursue new opportunities that enhance product performance across all categories, making informed recommendations to senior core merchandising leadership
Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations by proactively and effectively communicating any code violations to store and merchandising leadership at Lowe’s, taking initiative to drive corrective actions.
Play a pivotal role in Product Line Reviews by conveying local product requirements to Core Merchandising and Assortment Planning teams, ensuring the availability of the right products in the right locations at the right time to satisfy customer needs.
Detect unproductive inventory opportunities within stores and lead the development of strategies to store leadership for improvement. Communicate these findings and recommendations to Merchandising partners for ongoing monitoring and potential global solutions.
Collaborate closely with the Senior RFM and field merchant peers to develop strategic recommendations for local merchandising execution teams, providing guidance on assistance needed for remerchandising efforts that support localized product assortment needs.
Conduct regular visits to Lowe’s stores and competitor locations to assess the needs of product categories and identify gaps. Deliver insights and findings to the Senior RFM and Core/Store Merchandising partners to facilitate prompt action for resolution.
Create and deliver comprehensive presentations to senior leadership and merchandising partners that highlight merchandising opportunities within store locations. Communicate findings and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
Collaborate closely with the command center and local leadership to address emergencies leading the identification and communication the product needs of both the store and the community.
Play a pivotal role in the emergency response team by visiting and assisting in impacted locations, delivering support to both customers and store teams and communicating needs back to Senior and Divisional Field Merchants and the Command Center.
Demonstrate self-leadership and foster a culture of learning by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders. Communicate key information and provide guidance to advance merchandising projects, influence team members in assigned store locations and districts, and adapt to competing demands and new responsibilities.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off based on role, tenure, and locality, including vacation, holidays, sick and volunteer time
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
401(k) Retirement account with company match
Employee Assistance Program with concierge, work/life services and no-cost counseling for all kinds of needs
Education support programs, including tuition assistance and trade skills scholarships
Business Travel Accident insurance
Maternity and Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Lowe's Associate Discount and broad discount platform
Other discretionary benefits (based on eligibility) include annual bonuses, enrollment in Lowe's Employee Stock Purchase Plan and/or deferred compensation plan, and grant awards