Vendor Relations Manager

Scheels•Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vendor Relations Manager will be responsible for providing strong, aggressive leadership to assist in generating best in class vendor partnerships and maximizing marketing funds in support of SCHEELS initiatives. The primary focus will be on cultivating, maintaining and assisting in the growth of vendor relationships with some of the best footwear and sports brands in retail: On, HOKA, Jordan, Under Armour, Brooks, Birkenstock, Rawlings, Easton, etc.

Requirements

Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”
Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency
Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact.
Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels
Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early
Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward
Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling
Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners
Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Responsibilities

Lead and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to reinforce SCHEELS position as a specialty retailer
Study industry marketing best practices and the competitive landscape to develop strategic and tactical marketing plans
Develop powerful, cohesive and consistent marketing plans in-line with SCHEELS ultimate vision and goals
Study and identify SCHEELS and vendors’ business strategies, challenges and opportunities to drive brand awareness and demand generation
Study the competition and research new opportunities to enhance the SCHEELS brand and the vendor partners to increase market share
Build and maintain strong relationship with key vendor partners
Working with vendors to negotiate, plan and implement the use of any co-op, marketing and discretionary funds they provide across the entire company
Compile supporting documents for proof of performance and filing the claims with the vendors
Manage the co-op marketing budget with a high degree of accuracy, consistently meeting and exceeding set goals