Merchandising Manager - Full-time

About Idaho Lumber and Ace Hardware:

We are family-owned and operated. We are committed to the people who call our valley home. We are focused on providing the best possible local resource, contributing to our local economy, supporting local non-profits, and providing a great place to work for our amazing staff.

Wage Range: $35,000-45,000/year depending on experience

Benefits:

Full Health and Dental, Company pays portion of premium

Company-paid membership to Gravity Fitness

Company-paid membership to Sterling Medical

Company-paid $75k life insurance policy for full-time employees

Store discounts for all employees

Quarterly Bonuses

General Summary

The Merchandising Coordinator plays a critical role in sales strategies and enhancing the overall appearance of our store. Merchandisers apply a variety of soft skills, technical skills and industry knowledge when assessing stores, products, trends and financial predictions. These skills and qualifications include:

Managing sectional resets of product displays to increase sales
Monitoring sales and identifying any losses or stock wastage
Working with suppliers and distributors to negotiate prices and order large volumes
Collaborate with management and associates to set prices that are good for the market and profit
Getting to know the customer base and understanding their motivation and sales drivers
Reviewing customer feedback to predict sales trends and seasonal stock demand
Briefing staff on stock display and rotation to ensure every space is optimized
Researching and monitoring industry trends and consumer behavior to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns
Making predictions based on sales data, customer feedback and market trends
Assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and store layouts on sales figures
Reviewing competitors, including pricing, profit, marketing and other progress

Other requirements:

* Must have extensive prior experience in merchandising
Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing and listening
Strong time management abilities, including planning and prioritizing workloads
Effective strategic planning, both for the short-term and long-term
Thorough understanding of merchandising trends and industry best practices
In-depth knowledge of industry-specific trends and issues
Exceptional ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions
Creative and innovative thinking
Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to managers, staff and suppliers
A proven track record of achieving excellent results with merchandising strategies and promotional activity

Education/Training

High School or GED equivalent required. Completion of NHRA Advanced Course in Hardware Retailing recommended.

Experience

Must have previous retail management experience. Hardware experience preferred.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.

Notice to Applicant about this Employer: You are applying for a job with an independently owned cooperative member of Ace Hardware Corporation, who operates this Ace Hardware store, not Ace Hardware Corporation. The independent store owner alone is responsible for and independently makes all decisions concerning employment related matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. Ace Hardware Corporation will not receive a copy of any applications submitted for this position, and will have no control over interviews and/or hiring decisions, does not control and is not responsible for the employment policies and practices of the independent store owner. If hired, the independent store owner will be your only employer. Ace Hardware Corporation is not the employer for this position. The Ace Hardware trademarks, logos and designs are owned by Ace Hardware Corporation and used by independent store owners under a license from Ace Hardware Corporation.