Pro Associate Merchant - Windows

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Pro Associate Merchant - Windows executes Pro Merchandising objectives for an assigned category, including building and maintaining vendor relationships and developing strategies to drive business by providing the right products to Pro customers. The role supports The Home Depot’s growth in the wholesale distribution channel by understanding customer requirements across the category’s full value chain and ensuring the appropriate sales processes, assortment, fulfillment, and value-added services are in place. The position works closely with the core merchandising team and outside salesforce to provide product options that help win complex projects and gain customer wallet share. It also leads the Senior Analyst, Pro Merchandising to drive merchandising strategy and business growth.

The role typically reports to the Pro Divisional Merchandise Manager and has 1–2 direct reports. Overnight travel is typically required 5% to 20% of the time. Work is performed in a comfortable indoor setting, primarily seated with frequent opportunity to move about; rare occasions may require moving or lifting light articles. Unpleasant working conditions are infrequent and not objectionable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 4 years of work experience.
• High school diploma and/or GED-level knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically acquired through completing high school or a GED.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation.
• Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with internal and external customers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing a large number of regional and national suppliers simultaneously.
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant products to make purchasing decisions.
• Analytical and execution skills in a merchandising or retail environment.
• People management skills and leadership ability.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in merchandising, retail planning, and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job.
• 5 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with IPR and core merchandising to ensure products are available for Outside Sales initiatives, and regularly review the category to optimize product mix and the Pro assortment in Flatbed Distribution Centers and Direct Fulfillment Centers.
• Coordinate with core merchandising to align assortment, inventory, and pricing strategies for complex Pro purchases; respond promptly to the outside salesforce and collaborate with sales to understand customer needs and provide tailored product solutions.
• Implement the financial strategy and cost structure for the assigned Pro category and set pricing.
• Lead and mentor the Senior Analyst, Pro Merchandising, providing guidance and support for development and results.
• Implement the assigned category strategy in partnership with Pro Merchandising leadership to best sell, source, and deliver complete projects for Pro customers.
• Lead the creation of new category capabilities through coordination with cross-functional partners and suppliers, and implement special projects such as product knowledge training and supply chain initiatives.
• Create and maintain supplier relationships and negotiate to optimize product selection and pricing, providing the outside sales team with strong product offerings for Pro customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED