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We are seeking an experienced Merchandising Manager to support and execute merchandising strategies for our bedding category. This role will be responsible for contributing to sales growth, maintaining profit margins, and ensuring optimal inventory management while staying aligned with current market trends and consumer preferences. This position will oversee bedding merchandising for specific stores/regions of corporately owned stores
Primary Job Functions
Category Management & Performance
Vendor Relations & Product Development
- Serve as point of contact for product vendors, building and maintaining strong partnerships
- Conduct regular vendor business reviews to assess performance and identify opportunities
- Collaborate with vendors on new product development, innovation, and exclusive offerings
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and promotional support with vendor partners
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Learning & Development to create comprehensive product knowledge training content
- Ensure sales teams are equipped with accurate, compelling product information and selling tools
- Collaborate with Marketing on product launch strategies, campaigns, and promotional calendars
- Provide detailed product features, benefits, and technical specifications for marketing materials
- Work with eCommerce and retail teams to optimize product presentation and messaging
Strategic Planning
- Develop category strategies aligned with overall business objectives
- Identify growth opportunities and emerging trends within assigned categories
- Create and maintain product roadmaps for new introductions and category expansion
- Conduct competitive analysis to ensure market positioning and differentiation
Secondary Job Functions
- Maintain reliable attendance.
- Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
- Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Marketing, Business or related field or equivalent work experience, Required
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Merchandising or Category Management, Required
- Management experience, Required
- Bedding or Home Furnishings experience, Preferred
Licenses or Certifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills
- Work independently as well as in a team environment
- Document management system
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Maintain confidentiality
- Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously within established time constraints
- Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, internet
- Perform under strong demands in a fast-paced environment
- Work professionally with customers and co-workers to efficiently serve our customers, treating both with enthusiasm and respect
- Display empathy, understanding and patience with employees and external customers
- Respond professionally in situations with difficult employee/vendor/customer issues or inquiries
Schedule Expectations
- This position will be required to travel frequently. (50% Travel)
- Flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary.
Job Competencies
- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Data-driven decision making
- Relationship building and collaboration
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Adaptability and problem-solving
- Initiative and self-motivation
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
Equal Opportunity Employer
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