Merchant

Job Title

Your Work Matters

This position is responsible for co-development and execution of product strategies and increasing sales and profitability of assigned specific product categories through correct product selection, display, price, and promotions.

You'll Be Successful With

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration preferred (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education)
• Five years of merchandising experience required
• Knowledge of general merchandising and inventory management experience required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Intermediate to advance level Excel)
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills

Your Day Consists Of

• Develop category plans based upon strategic plan and ensure the team executes the product strategies in alignment with the strategic plan
• Responsible for specific category full lifecycle of buying including sourcing, planning, buying, analysis, assortment selection, advertising/promotion, and planograms
• Fully engage in the buying processes for a category developing vendor relations, product selection, negotiations, promotion planning and communications with inventory and store planning teams to ensure product is in stock and displayed correctly to planogram. Manage processes across staff to ensure consistency and quality of plan execution
• Develop promotional strategies for the entire category and ensure alignment within the category
• Help establish category and individual objectives and hold team accountable for meeting objectives

Working Conditions (travel & environment)

• Moderate to extensive travel required including air and car travel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

Benefits & Rewards

Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level

Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Work-life balance, including:

• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.