LPS Merchant

Lowe's; Mooresville (NC); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lowe's Mooresville headquarters is seeking an experienced Associate Merchant Lead to drive product strategy and category performance. You will lead an Associate Merchant, guide recruitment and development, and manage vendor relationships to optimize assortment and profitability.

You will perform market analysis, identify trends, and coordinate with inventory, marketing, finance, and corporate merchants to implement promotional strategies and ensure accurate product information across marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in retail merchandising, category management, assortment planning, vendor negotiations, and financial performance in a large retailer, B2B distributor, or comparable industry.

Responsabilités

• Lead an Associate Merchant and assist with recruiting, selection, development, and performance management.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, competitor offerings, and localization opportunities to drive strategy for assigned product categories.
• Execute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual product line reviews or business reviews to assess performance and align strategies.
• Provide feedback on product performance and customer feedback to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with inventory, marketing, finance, and corporate merchants to drive product management initiatives and promotional strategies.
• Collaborate with Marketing on visual presentation and development for product packaging and promotions.

Connaissances

Merchandising

Vendor negotiations

Category management

Financial performance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, or related field

Description du poste

Do your Best Work in Mooresville

This position is based at our headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina. Our corporate office is a space where you can collaborate and do your best work. Take a walk, grab a bite (or a cup of coffee), work out or get a check-up - we invest in you so you can find your inspiration.

What You Will Do

• Lead an Associate Merchant and assists with recruiting, selection, development, and performance management.
• Conducts market analysis to identify trends, competitor offerings, and customer localization opportunities to drive strategy for assigned product categories.
• Execute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual product line reviews or business reviews to assess performance and align strategies.
• Provides feedback on product performance and customer feedback to senior leadership.
• Assists with the Request for Proposal (RFP)process
• Ensure product information is accurate and updated on the Lowes Pro Supply website and all marketing collateral.
• Attends industry and customer trade shows as well as supplier factory visits.
• Maintains industry expertise to stay aware of new trends/business to optimize product category success.
• Responsible for maintaining strong, effective relationships with vendors, managing day to day operations.
• Collaborate with inventory, marketing, finance, and corporate merchants to drive product management initiatives and promotional strategies.
• Collaborates with Marketing team on visual presentation and creative development for product packing and promotions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, or a related field and 7+ years of overall experience in retail merchandising, category management, assortment planning, vendor negotiations, and financial performance management within a large retailer, B2B distributor, or comparable industry.
• 3-5 years of experience in Merchandising, retail or a related field.
• Basic understanding of the market, product trends, and customer preferences relevant to their specific category.

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than$86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based inMooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visitLowes.com.

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.