Merchandise Manager

Batteries Plus•Hartland, WI

11d

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager – SLA is responsible for driving financial performance and competitive positioning for the SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) and Backup Power category, including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions, across in-store and digital channels. This role supports the development and execution of category strategies, assortment plans, pricing models, vendor partnerships, and new product introductions. The Merchandise Manager partners cross-functionally to ensure merchandising initiatives align with company objectives, market trends, and customer needs to grow market share and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandising, category management, product management, or retail planning
Experience supporting technical, application-driven, or commercially focused product categories preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with data visualization or BI tools (e.g., Looker) is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies for the SLA and Backup Power portfolio that support financial targets, growth initiatives, and customer experience goals
Build and manage assortment plans, including new product introductions and product lifecycle decisions
Analyze category performance using key metrics such as sales, margin, inventory turns, and GMROI
Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities
Support pricing, promotional, and forecasting strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams
Collaborate with Sourcing to support vendor relationships, negotiations, and cost structures
Ensure consistency and accuracy of product information and merchandising across in-store and digital touchpoints
Partner with Marketing, Sales, Demand Planning, Store Operations, E-Commerce, and Training to drive execution and category adoption