Associate Merchandise Manager (Buyer)

Do it Best Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Merchandise Manager to collaborate with vendors and retailers, manage product categories, and drive sales. This role requires strong analytical skills, communication abilities, and a proactive attitude towards negotiation and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, sales, or wholesale/distribution.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with product mix and pricing for retailers.
• Drive negotiations with vendors.
• Manage inventory levels.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organization

Education

Four-year degree in Marketing

Business-related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Id:2653

# of Openings:1

Associate Merchandise Manager (Buyer)

About the Role:

The Associate Merchandise Manager will work directly with vendors and retailers 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 retailer questions. Responsible for developing tactics and managing daily activities for assigned product categories that drive sales and margin for the company and its retailers. 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 retailers/store owners, which includes helping with proper product selection, evaluations, and reviews.
• Balance the maintenance of retailer and retail pricing, and updating product information.
• Respond to retailer 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 (trade show) specials.
• Drive large scale negotiations with external vendors.
• Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Pricing for all vendor acquisition cost changes.
• 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 MS Office.