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| United Hardware Distributing Co. | |
| Sr. Merchandising Manager-Lawn & Garden | |
| Full-Time | |
| Authorized to Work in the U.S. | |
| High School/GED | |
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Plymouth, MN |
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| United Hardware Distributing Co., a distributor of hardware merchandise located in Plymouth MN, is looking for a Sr. Merchandising Manager to join our Lawn & Garden Department. Responsibilities include selecting merchandise, negotiating for best pricing & terms, Buying Market programs & other marketing programs. Interview vendors, research competition & develop advertising promotions. Follow-up on purchase orders & maintain item file data on the mainframe. Computer knowledge & strong verbal & interpersonal skills required along with previous merchandising experience. Salary depends on experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Senior Merchandising Manager REPORTS TO (TITLE): Divisional Merchandising Director DEPARTMENT: Merchandising LOCATION: Plymouth SALARY GRADE: 15 DATE: October 1999 POSITION SUMMARY: Selecting and planning inventory for department. Negotiating with vendors for best product and pricing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Selects merchandise; interviews vendors; negotiates pricing to maximize gross profit dollars; researches competition; develops advertising promotions; performs line reviews; researches new items; updates pricing. 2. Work with E-3 to reduce inventory on slow moving merchandise. 3. Develops programs for dealer shows: negotiates with vendors for show specials, costs and dating; selects product and promotable goods; creates order forms; creates marketing sheets. 4. Attends national shows to meet with new vendors and gain new ideas. 5. Maintains systems. Codes computer files. Creates bulletins for seasonal or new merchandise. Maintains information on cambar - description, cost, dealer cost, pack, weights, retails, etc. 6. Markets merchandise. Develops bulletins for inventory reduction, seasonal merchandise and new product. 7. Performs circular selection for 25 - 30 promotions annually. 8. Sends information to district managers on product changes, problems, etc. 9. Updates catalog on a continual basis. 10. Answers calls regarding dealer concerns on cataloged information, company services and suggestions. Addresses complaints. Provides technical information and application concerning products. 11. Interacts with other departments: Accounting, Advertising, National Accounts, Sales, Marketing, IS, Warehouse. 12. Supervises Associate Buyers, Assistant Buyers and Clerical Assistants as it applies. 13. Responsible for negotiating better programs and promotions with existing vendors. 14. Establish gross margins that are profitable for United Hardware Distributing Co. and its dealer-customers. 15. Insure proper show programs through merchandise selection, and vendor representation OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: May train and delegate duties to lower-level department personnel. Insures associate buyer job description is performed within the department. Performs other work related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and/or KNOWLEDGE: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or similar field, or equivalent education or experience. Two years' professional buying experience in related industry. Strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work, and to meet deadlines. COMMUNICATION (written & oral): Strong written, verbal, analytical, negotiating and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to provide or obtain information regarding basic types of information; must be able to explain non-technical and technical matters; must be able to provide advice, counsel or guidance; must be able to resolve conflicts, grievances, or technical disputes on complex and emotional issues. Written communications include words, numbers, letters, or symbols; text designed to communicate non-technical and technical information; text designed to persuade. READING ABILITY: Must be able to read text of considerable difficulty requiring understanding of complex rules, technical procedures, reports, specifications, manuals or interpretation. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be able to perform basic arithmetic (e.g. add, subtract, multiply, or divide), analyze rates and proportions, and perform basic algebraic operations. REASONING ABILITY: This position must solve problems that: 1. Range from easy to identify to extremely vague. 2. Require probing and research. 3. Require integration of information and considerable independent judgement. 4. Require strategic thinking, abstract reasoning, or developing new theories, designs, technical opinions or theories. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to pick up, pinch, type or otherwise work primarily with the fingers. The employee occasionally is required to climb, crawl, crouch, handle, kneel, lift, pull, push, reach, stand, stoop, walk, and perform repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The employee must occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push or pull objects. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have near vision, clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must have accommodation of vision ΓΆβ,¬" adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus when shifting focal point from one object to another at a varying distance. Must be able to identify and distinguish colors. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. |
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Email: mevans@unitedhardware.com Phone: 7635591800 |
