Associate Merchandise Manager

Do it Best; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full insurance benefits package

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Education reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Do It Best Group, headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, is seeking an Associate Merchandise Manager to collaborate with vendors and members on product selection, pricing strategy, and promotional offers. This role requires analytical skills, strong organization, and effective communication to support business growth.

The position involves negotiating Market specials, managing inventory, and supporting merchandising decisions to drive member satisfaction and profitability.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business-related field or equivalent retail, sales, or wholesale/distribution experience.
• Must be computer proficient, especially Excel and Microsoft.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and development of appropriate product mix for members, including product selection, evaluations, and reviews.
• Balance maintenance of member and retail pricing, and update product information.
• Respond to retail member questions and explain product choices/changes.
• Implement changes to stocking items and new products.
• Aid in the biannual Market convention preparation and negotiation of Market specials.
• Develop, negotiate, and submit promotional offers.
• Manage and monitor inventory of the Department to meet turns and service level.

Skills

Merchandising

Vendor relations

Pricing analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Sales/Business

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Level: Entry/Mid-level Position

Division: Merchandising

Reporting to position: Merchandise Manager

Travel: 10% Travel

About the Role

The Associate Merchandise Manager will work directly with vendors and members alongside the Merchandise Managers to choose products and analyze pricing and buying strategies. They will use analytical skills and a team-oriented attitude to work through negotiation efforts, promotional offers, and answering vendor or member questions. The position requires great organization, communication, and a personable individual that can cultivate quality career advancement.

Responsibilities include

• Assist with administration and development of appropriate product mix for members, which includes helping with proper product selection, evaluations, and reviews
• Balance the maintenance of member and retail pricing, and updating product information
• Respond to retail member questions and explain product choices/changes
• Implement changes made to stocking items and new products
• Aid in the execution of the biannual Market convention preparation process and negotiation of Market specials
• Implement the development, negotiation, and submittals of promotional offers
• Manage and monitor inventory of the Department to meet both acceptable turns and service level

Education & Experience

• Four-year degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business-related field or equivalent retail, sales, or wholesale/distribution experience
• Must be computer proficient, especially Excel and Microsoft

Benefits available to you

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Profit sharing
• Bonus Pay opportunities
• Retirement funding opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• Health club reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

About Do It Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Culture

Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy

Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission

Making the best even better

Our Goal

Helping members grow and achieve their dreams