LPS Merchant
Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
The LPS Merchant is based at Lowe’s headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina, in a corporate office designed for collaboration. The role leads an Associate Merchant and supports recruiting, selection, development, and performance management. It manages product categories through market analysis, product and business reviews, vendor relationships, and collaboration with inventory, marketing, finance, and corporate merchandising teams. The position also helps ensure product information and marketing materials are accurate and contributes to product management initiatives and promotional strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field.
- Seven or more 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.
- Three to five 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 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 and awareness of trends and business developments to 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
