Merchant

Floor & Decor • Atlanta, GA

2d

About The Position

The Merchant is responsible for co-developing and executing product strategies and increasing sales and profitability for assigned product categories through appropriate product selection, display, pricing, and promotions. The role manages the full category buying lifecycle, including sourcing, planning, buying, analysis, assortment selection, advertising and promotion, and planograms. It also involves building vendor relationships, negotiating, coordinating with inventory and store planning teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution of product plans.

Requirements

• Five years of merchandising experience.
• Knowledge of general merchandising and inventory management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate-to-advanced Excel.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration preferred; relevant experience may substitute for education at a rate of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop category plans based on the strategic plan and ensure the team executes product strategies in alignment with it.
• Manage the full buying lifecycle for assigned categories, including sourcing, planning, buying, analysis, assortment selection, advertising and promotion, and planograms.
• Develop vendor relationships, select products, negotiate, plan promotions, and communicate with inventory and store planning teams to ensure products are in stock and displayed according to planograms.
• Manage processes across staff to ensure consistency and quality of plan execution.
• Develop promotional strategies for the entire category and ensure alignment within the category.
• Help establish category and individual objectives and hold the team accountable for meeting them.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities and career advancement opportunities at every level.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates.
• Paid holidays and a personal holiday.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level