Job Description
The Merchant is responsible for supporting the development of defined product categories, executing a retail business plan, aiding their team in strategic planning, managing and training new talent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Execute and follow-up of retail assortment and category reviews
Create and hone business plans, including strong and detailed promotional programs. Maximizing Gross Profit Dollars and improving profitability of programs following direction of Senior Merchant and Director
Analyze and recommend various pricing strategies by item and category
Coordinate promotional plans to drive average basket and increase sales per sq. ft.
Collaborate across a cross functional team to maximize sales and profit for assigned business unit
Supervise, manage and develop team while maximizing productivity
Inventory collaboration for sales planning
Lead item transition process across all relative departments and define forecasts
Assist Space planner in roll out of new programs
Present plans to all levels of management including executives
Multitask and direct multiple projects simultaneously
Collaboration with brand development and packaging team
Execute and follow up with the operations team in order to execute new items and programs
Work with Inventory to recognize where items are at in the product life cycle
Scope
Supervisory Responsibility – Yes
Organizational Scope – Works with various departments across the company and outside parties
Decision Making – Yes
Travel – Less than 10%
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Requirements
Job Qualifications – Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required
A minimum of 4 years’ experience in Merchandising/Category Management or related field
Previous experience supervising and managing others is a plus
Excellent leadership, negotiating, presentation and planning skills a must
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Comfortable presenting to all levels of management including exeutives
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:
stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
lift up to 15 lbs.
About Harbor Freight Tools
We’re a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,500 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $114,400 – $171,700 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
