Position Responsibilities

• Provide statistical analysis of merchandise sales performance and profitability via interpretation of weekly and monthly reports/statistics. Refine direction to achieve sales targets as a result of analysis.
• Develop market plans in conjunction with the Senior Management. 
• Create and develop  web-site content and layout.
• Incorporate boundaryless departments to insure all aspects of merchandising in conjunction with the Merchandising Manager.
• Evaluate e-commerce activity and develop merchandising plans to improve site traffic and sales in conjunction with the Merchandising Manager.
• Develop strategies on product assortment and pricing strategy.
• Interact with vendors and retail merchants to insure that we are merchandising the store / web-site to assist with retail sales, promotions and new product introductions.
• Develop and deploy new merchandising avenues to drive sales on line and in our stores.
• Evaluate industry wide trends and competitive landscape
• Manage vendor performance and portfolio reviews. Manage vendor product line reviews, product selection to ensure that assortment supports the merchandising strategy, sales targets, and meets quality control standards
• Review vendors shipping status and performance , review shipping schedules and work with vendors to prioritize and expediate shipments as needed
• Coordinate with essential support functions: Logistics/Fulfillment/Inventory managers, Finance, Marketing, etc.
• Effectively manage a team of Cat/ Merch Managers to achieve business objectives.
• Manage a P & L on their separate Category
  

• Education Required – The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
• Years of Relevant Work Experience – 8
• Proven business acumen (Finance, HR, Operations, software)
• Interactive Marketing and e-Business experience
• Proven leadership skills (people development, project management, builds strong relationships)
• Vendor management ( driving innovation)
• High level of home décor @ accessories product knowledge/expertise. Champions creative and innovative thinking.
• Analytical skills – ability to interpret data, identify trends and develop action plans to grow comp sales and improve profitability.
• Manage multiple tasks at once
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. Able to lead and accomplish work through others.
• Strong planning and organization skills. Maintains a sense of urgency and able to manage multiple projects and schedule demands. Delegates effectively.
• Customer centric – sees the business through the eyes of the customer.
• Ability to work within a team environment