LPS Merchant
Lowe's Home Centers•Mooresville, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The LPS Merchant leads an Associate Merchant and supports recruiting, selection, development, and performance management. The role analyzes markets and product performance, manages product line reviews and business reviews, and develops category strategies based on trends, competitor offerings, customer feedback, and localization opportunities. It also maintains vendor relationships and works with inventory, marketing, finance, and corporate merchants on product management, promotions, and product presentation. The position is based at Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field.
- 7+ years of overall experience in retail merchandising, category management, assortment planning, vendor negotiations, and financial performance management within a large retailer, B2B distributor, or comparable industry.
- 3–5 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of the market, product trends, and customer preferences relevant to the assigned category.
Responsibilities
- Lead an Associate Merchant and assist with recruiting, selection, development, and performance management.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor offerings, and customer localization opportunities for assigned product categories.
- Execute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual product line reviews or business reviews to assess performance and align strategies.
- Provide senior leadership with feedback on product performance and customer feedback.
- Assist with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Ensure product information is accurate and updated on the Lowes Pro Supply website and in marketing collateral.
- Attend industry and customer trade shows and supplier factory visits.
- Maintain industry expertise to identify new trends and business opportunities that can optimize product category success.
- Maintain effective vendor relationships and manage day-to-day operations.
- Collaborate with inventory, marketing, finance, and corporate merchants on product management initiatives and promotional strategies.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team on visual presentation and creative development for product packaging and promotions.
Benefits
- The headquarters offers opportunities to collaborate and provides access to a walking area, food and coffee, a workout facility, and check-ups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
