Merchandising Manager

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harry & David is seeking a Merchandise Manager, Home, to execute merchandising strategies and drive the financial performance of Home categories. This role partners with Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Creative, and Sourcing to deliver compelling assortments and growth in the gifting and entertaining space.

Responsibilities include managing assortments, pricing, promotions, and inventory productivity; monitoring customer trends and competitive activity; and mentoring Associate

Qualifications

• Experience leading merchandising initiatives and category strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance, trends, and competitive activity.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Creative and Sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance of assigned home categories, including sales, margin and inventory productivity.
• Develop and execute seasonal assortment plans aligned with category strategies and business objectives.
• Analyze customer trends, competitive activity, and business performance to identify opportunities for growth.
• Partner with Product Development to build innovative, trend-right assortments that meet customer needs and brand positioning.
• Manage product pricing, promotional activities, and lifecycle decisions to maximize sales and profitability.
• Monitor inventory performance and collaborate with Planning and Supply Chain to support forecast accuracy and health.
• Evaluate in-season performance and recommend actions to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Planning, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations to execute merchandising initiatives.
• Prepare business reviews, forecasts, and recommendations for merchandising leadership.
• Support new product launches and category growth initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Merchants or Merchandising Assistants.

Skills

Merchandising

Category management

Vendor relations

Forecasting

Job description

The Merchandise Manager, Home is responsible for the execution of merchandising strategies and the financial performance of assigned Home categories. Home represents a significant growth opportunity and strategic area of investment for Harry & David, with plans to expand the assortment, strengthen customer engagement, and build a differentiated position within the gifting and entertaining space. This role will play an active part in helping shape and execute that vision through category development, assortment planning, product innovation, and business management.

The Merchandise Manager manages product assortments, pricing, promotional strategies, inventory productivity, and vendor relationships to achieve sales, margin, and profitability objectives. This role actively monitors business performance, customer trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities, address risks, and support category growth. Working closely with Product Development, Planning, Marketing, Creative, and Sourcing, the Merchandise Manager helps deliver compelling assortments that meet customer needs while supporting long-term business objectives and accelerating growth within the Home category.

Essential Duties And Responsibiliities

Major responsibilities of the position are listed below. To perform the job successfully, the individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties, assignments, and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management.

• Manage financial performance of assigned categories, including sales, margin, profitability, and inventory productivity.
• Develop and execute seasonal assortment plans that support approved category strategies and business objectives.
• Analyze customer trends, competitive activity, and business performance to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Partner with Product Development to build innovative, trend-right assortments that align with customer needs and brand positioning.
• Manage product pricing, promotional activities, and lifecycle decisions to maximize sales and profitability.
• Monitor inventory performance and partner with Planning and Supply Chain teams to support forecast accuracy and inventory health.
• Evaluate in-season business performance and recommend actions to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key suppliers and vendors.
• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Creative, Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations teams to execute merchandising initiatives.
• Prepare business reviews, forecasts, and recommendations for merchandising leadership.
• Support new product launches and category growth initiatives.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Associate Merchants or Merchandising Assistants, as applicable.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK EFFORT

• Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office and retail environment.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job.
• Compliance with company attendance standards.
• FLSA status: Salaried, Exempt.