Merchandising Manager

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.•Medford, OR

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Manager, Home is responsible for the execution of merchandising strategies and the financial performance of assigned Home categories. Home represents a significant growth opportunity and strategic area of investment for Harry & David, with plans to expand the assortment, strengthen customer engagement, and build a differentiated position within the gifting and entertaining space. This role will play an active part in helping shape and execute that vision through category development, assortment planning, product innovation, and business management. The Merchandise Manager manages product assortments, pricing, promotional strategies, inventory productivity, and vendor relationships to achieve sales, margin, and profitability objectives. This role actively monitors business performance, customer trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities, address risks, and support category growth. Working closely with Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Creative, and Sourcing, the Merchandise Manager helps deliver compelling assortments that meet customer needs while supporting long-term business objectives and accelerating growth within the Home category.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail Management, Marketing, or related field preferred.
5+ years of progressive merchandising, buying, category management, or product development experience.
Experience managing assortments and delivering sales, margin, and inventory objectives.
Demonstrated ability to analyze business trends, customer insights, and inventory metrics to drive sound merchandising decisions.
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Planning, Marketing, Creative, Supply Chain, Product Development, and Finance teams.
Strong financial and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Assortment Planning & Product Selection
Pricing & Promotional Strategy
Product Lifecycle Management
Consumer Trend Analysis
Vendor & Supplier Management
Sales & Margin Analysis
Forecasting & Inventory Management
Business Performance Evaluation
Data-Driven Decision Making
Cross-Functional Partnership
Project Management
Communication & Presentation Skills
Organizational Agility
Results Orientation
Strategic Thinking
Critical Problem Solving
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Time Management

Nice To Haves

Experience within specialty retail, direct-to-consumer, home, lifestyle, gifting, or seasonal consumer product categories preferred

Responsibilities

Manage financial performance of assigned categories, including sales, margin, profitability, and inventory productivity.
Develop and execute seasonal assortment plans that support approved category strategies and business objectives.
Analyze customer trends, competitive activity, and business performance to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Partner with Product Development to build innovative, trend-right assortments that align with customer needs and brand positioning.
Manage product pricing, promotional activities, and lifecycle decisions to maximize sales and profitability.
Monitor inventory performance and partner with Planning and Supply Chain teams to support forecast accuracy and inventory health.
Evaluate in-season business performance and recommend actions to achieve sales and margin targets.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to execute merchandising initiatives.
Prepare business reviews, forecasts, and recommendations for merchandising leadership.
Support new product launches and category growth initiatives.
Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Merchants or Merchandising Assistants, as applicable.