Senior Divisional Merchandising Manager

Do it Best; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Bonus opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

Do it Best Group in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Divisional Merchandise Manager to lead one or more merchandising teams, shaping programs and products to keep members competitive and profitable.

You will direct vendor negotiations, product assortments, pricing and promotions, and drive annual sales, margins, turns, and service levels. Mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in business or a related field.
• 8-10 years of business experience (purchasing focus ideally).
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access).
• Home Improvement industry experience.
• 2-5 years of Management Experience.
• Retail financial planning and assortment planning experience.
• International or Global Sourcing experience including foreign supplier visits.
• Experience on a national perspective.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning and budgeting for assigned areas.
• Strategic Planning specifically on: Sales strategies for departments and product categories.
• Product Assortment strategies for departments and product categories.
• Negotiations and program development with vendors.
• Managing, directing, and developing staff.
• Achieving Annual Performance Targets for each department on sales, margins, turns, and service level.
• Oversight and guidance on supplier selection and negotiations.
• Oversight and guidance on landed cost and pricing calculations.
• Oversight and guidance on RSC product assortment.
• Oversight and guidance on private-label product assortment.
• Oversight and guidance on item selection for promotions.
• Oversight and guidance on Market programs and specials.
• Oversight and guidance on Member visits, sales opportunities, and communications.
• Oversight and guidance on work with the Alliance.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in special projects (as assigned or self-perpetuated). Set objectives, determine action plans and set target completion dates.
• Assume a leadership role in the Division and the Company.
• Assume a leadership role related to Merchandising topics with members and vendors.
• Develop sales, gross profit, and stock turn goals for departments annually.
• Develop annual Key Initiatives for each Merchandising team.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Do it Best Group in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Divisional Merchandise Manager to lead one or more merchandising teams, shaping programs and products to keep members competitive and profitable.

You will direct vendor negotiations, product assortments, pricing and promotions, and drive annual sales, margins, turns, and service levels. Mentor staff while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.