Assistant Merchant

* Executes the current year plan that has been laid out by the Merchant* Is responsible for all aspects of support for a product category* Assists with teams’ responsibilities and projects, including category reviews, promotional planning processes, show preparation, retailer communication, SKU onboarding and maintenance, and special projects as assigned.* Is expected to consider enterprise (retail, EJD, international) impact with all decisions.* ***Product passion*** *– Natural and fanatical curiosity around product and retail marketplace, demonstrated and put into action.** ***Strategic thinking*** *– has advanced business acumen to draw insights from gathered data.** ***Relationship Builder*** *– Builds and leverages internal / external network (vendors, retailers, cross functional team members, etc.) to drive results and improve processes.** ***Results-oriented*** *– Ability to drive results to and above plan with full accountability, proactively shifting efforts as trends and business variables change** ***Presentation skills*** *– Ability to plan, assemble and present with excellence strategy, execution and updates to leadership, across the organization, vendors and retailers** 2+ years of business experience* Retail experience preferred* Strong problem-solving skills* Strong interpersonal skills* Understand financial measures that impacts corporation* Demonstrate strong decision-making skills* Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through* Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point,* Knowledge of PCM, SAP and guided Ad-hoc reporting tools* Ability to travel 15%* Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)* Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation* Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents* 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire* Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions* Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation* Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review* We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales* We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!* Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more #J-18808-Ljbffr Ace Hardware Corporation