Merchandise Manager
Home Hardware Stores
- Saint Jacobs, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the development, communication, and execution of category strategies in collaboration with the Merchandise Director and cross functional teams.
- Deliver financial metrics assigned to the category including POS, shipments, margin, and other business metrics including but not limited to inventory metrics in conjunction with Supply Chain.
- Develop and maintain a productive and profitable national brand and private label assortment in the Dealer Support Centre and through direct to store channels.
- Build competitive advantage for HHSL using expert category knowledge acquired through industry experience, trade shows, store visits, and supplier interactions both domestically and internationally.
- Negotiate and build strong relationships with key suppliers to support corporate initiatives.
- Develop and execute successful promotions and support marketing initiatives.
- Effectively lead, coach, and develop a team of associates including Assistant Merchandise Managers and Merchandise Analysts.
- Support Home Dealers with timely, accurate and valuable category information.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Merchandising, with 3-5 years of category management experience is preferred.
- High energy with an entrepreneurial attitude.
- Excellent communication, planning, organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills.
- Excellent computer skills and embraces technology and uses it as a competitive advantage.
- Leadership experience with the ability to manage, motivate and direct a team.
- Willingness to work ongoing extended hours and travel as needed.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Industry-leading earnings opportunity.
- Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
- Group RRSP.
- Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
- Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start.
- Personal and sick time.