Associate Merchandise Manager
Role Overview
The Associate Merchandise Manager works in the Merchandising division and reports to the Merchandise Manager.
The role works with vendors and members alongside Merchandise Managers to choose products and analyze pricing and buying strategies.
The position lists approximately 10% travel.
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Role overview
The Associate Merchandise Manager works in the Merchandising division and reports to the Merchandise Manager.
The role works with vendors and members alongside Merchandise Managers to choose products and analyze pricing and buying strategies.
The position lists approximately 10% travel.
Responsibilities
- Assist with product-mix administration and development, including product selection, evaluations, and reviews.
- Maintain member and retail pricing and update product information.
- Answer retail member questions and explain product choices and changes.
- Implement stocking-item changes and new products.
- Support preparation for the biannual Market convention and negotiate Market specials.
- Develop, negotiate, and submit promotional offers.
- Manage and monitor department inventory to meet acceptable turns and service levels.
Education and experience
- Four-year degree in marketing, sales, or a business-related field, or equivalent retail, sales, or wholesale/distribution experience.
- Computer proficiency is required, especially with Excel and Microsoft software.
Benefits
- Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, profit sharing, bonus opportunities, retirement funding, education reimbursement, and health club reimbursement.
About Do it Best Group
Do it Best Group is a hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative headquartered in Fort Wayne, supporting independently owned locations in the United States and internationally.
The company describes its culture as supporting career growth through training, conferences, tuition assistance, and mentoring.
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