A client is looking for a Merchandising Manager to join their team in Atlanta, GA. This person will be responsible for:
Assist senior management in achieving sales and profit goals.
Investigate, analyze, develop and implement new products and /or product categories, which may be within company's current or future markets.
Perform ongoing analysis of the assigned SPR SKU and vendor base using strategy and guidelines provided by senior management.
Form and maintain appropriate vendor relationships.
Assist senior management with the development and implementation of vendor negotiation strategy and tactics.
Negotiate off invoice vendor programs using strategy and tactics approved by senior management.
Negotiate vendor invoice pricing using strategy and tactics approved by senior management.
Manage the private label vendor bidding process, packaging design and product acquisition for assigned products/categories.
Participate in the creation of department goals and the setting of action plans to achieve them. Plans will include timelines and required resources.
Manage the Catalog Review process, within assigned categories, which includes: drop items from the current catalog, add items to the upcoming catalog, vendor information acquisition and management, and recommended page layout and design. Achieve the process commitment date.
Manage the promotional product selection process within assigned categories for assigned publications.
Participate in the analysis and formation of company's pricing strategy.
Manage the implementation of such strategy within assigned categories.
Interface with customers as necessary.
Occasional travel to visit vendors, customers , and participate in tradeshows
Other duties as assigned.
Must Haves:
Bachelor's degree
4-10 years of experience as a Merchandising Manager, Merchant, or Category Manager