Merchandise Manager – SLA (Backup Power & UPS)

Batteries Plus; Town of Hartland (WI); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

A leading battery retailer in the United States is seeking a Merchandise Manager for the SLA and Backup Power categories. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in merchandising and category management, focusing on financial performance and market positioning. Responsibilities include developing strategies, managing product assortments, and collaborating with various departments to ensure growth and customer satisfaction. This position offers competitive pay and benefits in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years in merchandising, category management, or related fields.
• Experience with technical or application-driven product categories is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of market trends and customer needs.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategies for SLA and Backup Power product categories.
• Manage assortment plans and product lifecycle activities.
• Analyze category performance and provide insights based on key metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful execution.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Data visualization tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Merchandise Manager – SLA is responsible for driving financial performance and competitive positioning for the SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) and Backup Power category, including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions, across in-store and digital channels. This role supports the development and execution of category strategies, assortment plans, pricing models, vendor partnerships, and new product introductions.

The Merchandise Manager partners cross-functionally to ensure merchandising initiatives align with company objectives, market trends, and customer needs to grow market share and profitability.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies for the SLA and Backup Power portfolio that support financial targets, growth initiatives, and customer experience goals
• Build and manage assortment plans, including new product introductions and product lifecycle decisions
• Analyze category performance using key metrics such as sales, margin, inventory turns, and GMROI
• Conduct market, customer, and competitive analysis to identify trends, gaps, and growth opportunities
• Support pricing, promotional, and forecasting strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with Sourcing to support vendor relationships, negotiations, and cost structures
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of product information and merchandising across in-store and digital touchpoints
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Demand Planning, Store Operations, E-Commerce, and Training to drive execution and category adoption

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandising, category management, product management, or retail planning
• Experience supporting technical, application-driven, or commercially focused product categories preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills preferred
• Experience with data visualization or BI tools (e.g., Looker) is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Batteries Plus

Join a company that powers people's lives every day. Batteries Plus offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while supporting both retail and commercial customers.

Apply Today

Bring your merchandising expertise, analytical mindset, and passion for driving results to Batteries Plus and help shape SLA and Backup Power product strategies that deliver value to customers and franchise partners.

EEOC Statement

Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and associates are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, pregnancy accommodations, reprisal, other non-merit-based factors, and any other protections afforded under state or local laws.