Merchandising Supervisor

About our company: Now 100% employee owned with a successful 81-year history, Littleton Coin Company is one of the largest direct response companies in the nation to sell coins, paper money and supplies to enthusiastic collectors. We are also one of the largest employers in Northern New Hampshire. We offer competitive pay and great benefits, including a 401(k) plan with up to 6% match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, onsite wellness programs and a friendly, pleasant work environment. Position is located at company headquarters in Littleton, NH.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing our merchandising activities related to new and revised offers from start to finish. Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintaining centralized, efficient control over merchandising activity to ensure that Merchandising function is coordinated across all sales avenues
• Lead event-driven product and offer development by utilizing team’s long-term calendar
• Establishing objectives and evaluating performance of merchandising staff, and creating annual plans and goals to support departmental and company objectives
• Developing company-exclusive products and leading the new product development process
• Thoroughly reviewing, analyzing and recommending use for current inventory, and optimally matching items in inventory with an avenue of sale
• Developing value-added packaging and content for new and existing offers
• Evaluating processes and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness
• Working to influence product plans and developing value-added complimentary products

Qualified applicant will have:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent
• 3-5 years experience in product development, planning and forecasting, merchandising and inventory management
• Minimum 2 years managing and coaching employees
• Proven planning and management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Both short- and long-range thinking skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel spreadsheet applications