Product Specialist - Clothing, Footwear & Marketplaces

MidwayUSA•Columbia, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

MidwayUSA is seeking a Product Specialist for their Clothing, Footwear & Marketplaces category. This role involves working with a Merchandising Manager to select products, build relationships with suppliers, and serve customers. The company is an eCommerce business in the Outdoor industry, located in Columbia, MO, and is looking for individuals passionate about shooting, hunting, and the outdoors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing or related field preferred)
1-3 years applicable professional experience (preferred)
User of MidwayUSA's core products and have a passion for shooting, hunting and the outdoors
Excellent product and technical knowledge
Excellent creative writing skills
Ability and desire to learn and implement new ideas
Team player with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Select products according to established category budget & overall company budget
Develop relationships with Suppliers
Review Supplier Performance metrics & suggest & implement measures to drive improvement
Product benchmarking, including selling price, promotions, product offering, and product information
Create promotional events at the direction of the Merchandising Manager

Benefits

Annual benchmarking and pay increases
Promote from Within Strategy
Opportunity for annual profit sharing
Matching 401(k)
Flexible PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Excellent choice of health plans (including HSA), dental, and vision benefit options at an affordable price
Life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance options
Tuition assistance program
Opportunities for career, leadership, and professional development with conferences, events, and seminars
Supplier pro-deals and generous employee discounts