Merchant

Floor & Decor•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for co-development and execution of product strategies and increasing sales and profitability of assigned specific product categories through correct product selection, display, price, and promotions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration preferred (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
Five years of merchandising experience required
Knowledge of general merchandising and inventory management experience required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advance level Excel)
Must be detail oriented and highly organized
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

Responsibilities

Develop category plans based upon strategic plan and ensure the team executes the product strategies in alignment with the strategic plan
Responsible for specific category full lifecycle of buying including sourcing, planning, buying, analysis, assortment selection, advertising/promotion, and planograms
Fully engage in the buying processes for a category developing vendor relations, product selection, negotiations, promotion planning and communications with inventory and store planning teams to ensure product is in stock and displayed correctly to planogram. 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 team accountable for meeting objectives