Head of Retail Merchandising

Orgill Corporate HQ, 4100 S Houston Levee Rd, Collierville, TN 38017, USA

Duties and Responsibilities

Negotiates the following with the vendor community:

Marketing Support.

Payment and Freight Terms.

Assortment.

Promotions.

Other matters pertinent to the Orgill vendor relationship.

Conducts vendor line and assortment reviews per assigned department(s) using the Strategic Category Analysis (SCA) tools.

Sells booth space and prepares order forms for Buying Events.

Attends Dealer Markets and coordinates activity for assigned merchandise.

Responds to questions and requests for information from dealers, sales representatives, and vendors.

Other duties may be assigned.

Success Factors: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, particularly Microsoft Office products and the Google Platform.

Experience with an automated buying system is a plus.

Polished negotiation techniques.

Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weight options when solving problems and making decisions.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with good listening skills.

Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and to meet deadlines.

Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.

Ability to organize materials, manage time, and prioritize tasks.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor Degree encouraged in a business-related area. Substantial experience (10+ years) in a same or similar field can serve as an alternative to Bachelor Degree.

Three to five years’ experience preferred in a same or similar field.

Retail experience in hardware or similar retail setting encouraged

Must be willing to travel to Company Dealer Markets as well as infrequent training opportunities where they present themselves – requirements may vary.

Regular, on-site, in person attendance required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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