Senior Merchant
About The Position
The Senior Merchant is responsible for managing all aspects of their assigned product categories, including internal and external factors that may impact the business. This role will develop, motivate, and coach merchants and specialists in negotiation and skills that will grow assigned categories. The Senior Merchant will build product categories that exceed customer expectations and achieve financial goals. The Senior Merchant will manage their assigned product assortments within the direction and objectives set forth by their MVP/DMM, including leading a team of direct reports, ranging from 2 to 6 associates with responsibility for making hiring decisions including hiring and terminations, performance management and coaching.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
- 5 Years Merchant Experience
- 3 Years experience in Merchandising
Nice To Haves
- experience with P&L responsibility
- Demonstrated experience in retail buying at large or big box retailer
Responsibilities
- Accountable for P&L and buying responsibility for assigned product categories
- Develops innovative strategies and 3 year roadmaps that improve product category performance
- Translates strategy into actionable tactics and drives execution
- Understanding of existing and potential customer needs to identify products and services that exceed customer expectations
- Assist in developing Associate Merchant skills in negotiation and buying, and provides support to Merchandising Specialists
- Maintains strong, effective relationships with local vendor team and senior leadership
- Partners for specific category tactics and execution
- Execute on merchandising strategy for assigned product groups that meets or exceeds financial goals, including sales, gross margin dollar, and inventory turn, for assigned segment of business and multiple product groups
- Leads both direct and indirect reports and is responsible for making hiring decisions, performance management, coaching, and terminations.
- Responsible for providing feedback and accountability to support functions and with vendors.
- Maintain strong, effective relationships with vendors to drive innovation and product development
Benefits
- exceptional benefits and opportunities to grow their skills
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
