Head of Retail Merchandising

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for implementing store sales programs that address areas including merchandising, advertising and promotion of our products within the Company Operated Stores.

This role has a current pay range of $115,000 - $125,000. The listed pay range represents the company's good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base rate of pay for this position at the time of this posting. The selected candidate's compensation will be determined based on their work location, qualifications, relevant experience, operational needs, demonstrated performance over time, and internal pay alignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for inside store sales for all Company Operated retail stores sales.
• Responsible for the overall buying and merchandise pricing activities.
• Establishes a unified effort in meeting Company goals by working closely with Area Supervisors, Store Managers, Management Trainees, Assistant Store Managers, Price Book Coordinator and Sales Associates as required.
• Oversees the purchasing of consumables for the stores.
• Coordinates pricing, rebates and promotions with vendors, and ensures that all promotions are properly executed.
• Provides proper training and guidance to the retail supervisors to ensure that goals are met.
• Keeps abreast of competition and customer needs.
• Develops plan-o-grams, displays and signage according to company image and standards.
• Analyzes reports and develops promotional planning and related events. Responsible for inventory control and shrinkage.
• Ensures that all OSHA health and safety requirements are met.
• Orders and coordinates the maintenance of equipment. (i.e. Ensures that equipment meets health codes and is in good repair).
• Ensures that friendly and quality customer service is provided at all times.

Daily Duties:

• Coordinates the daily operations of the purchasing and merchandising of inside retail sales of Company operated locations.
• Interacts with various internal staff and external professionals for services as needed.
• Meets with outside vendors for updates and negotiations.
• Work with the Price Book Coordinators to ensure timely and accurate data is being provided to all store locations.

Periodic Duties:

• Monitors and provides periodic reports on the status of sales, programs, objectives and goals.
• Analyzes financials and prepares monthly department report.

Occasional Duties:

• Conducts and prepares miscellaneous reports as needed.
• Attend seminars as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment

• Works under regular office/store conditions.

Equipment Use

• Frequent use of the telephone, computer, fax, copy machine, printer and various standard office equipment.
• Occasional use of hand truck, ladder, and other various merchandising equipment.

Work Hours

• Monday-Friday: 8: a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with flexibility to work various hours including nights and weekends as required.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires attention to detail, concentration and alertness in performing verbal and written communications.
• Requires mathematical skills to gather statistical data and compose various reporting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Continuous standing for extended periods of time, handling, fingering of documents and use of corrected vision.
• Frequent reaching; use of eye-hand-foot coordination, depth perception, and wide field of vision for operating miscellaneous equipment.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, use of eye-hand-foot coordination for operating a vehicle, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Seldom climbing or balancing.
• Ability to visit/work at various Company sites.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS

• Effectively communicates in a professional manner using both verbal and written skills.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required Skills (External)

Skills/Knowledge

• Experienced in sales, purchasing, promotion and merchandising techniques.
• Knowledgeable in research, analyzing, strategic planning, budgets, general business, and financial operations.
• Possess basic computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Valid driver's license with clean traffic abstract required.

Experience

• 8+ years related buyer experience required.

REPORTS TO

Director of Retail & Restaurant Operations