POSITION SUMMARY:
TheAthletic FootwearMerchant is a category-specific merchant role responsible for all aspects of category planning and execution to achieve company goals.Thepositionsgoalsinclude category strategy and growth planning, product assortment selection, product development, vendor negotiations, promotions and advertisements,salesand inventory data review. This position requires strong analytical,communicationand intrapersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works with Divisional Merchandise Manager to develop and execute all aspects of category strategic planning.
Works with Divisional Merchandise Manager and Finance Teams to develop category financial goals.
Works cross-functionallywith Retail Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance,Analyticsand others to achieve category goals.
Organizes and directs review of assortment performance and review of competitive pricing.
Oversees vendor pricing and program negotiations.
Works with vendors to select the right assortment of products for all channels of business (Retail Stores, Internet, Catalog, B2B).
Manages product specifications, works with Product Development team for sourcing, forecasting, etc.
Organizes and directs marketing plans for Proprietary branded products, working with Marketing, Photography, and other teams to execute strategy.
Reviews Sales and Inventory Data to helpidentifytrends,optimizecustomer service levels, and maximize inventory productivity.
Reviews Sales and Inventory Data toidentifyslow-moving inventory, overstocks and more.
Responsible for financial planningprocess, monitoring customerreviewsand quality issues, etc.
Overseesall product informationsubmissiontoInternetproduction team.
Identifiesmarket trends and develops product and price structure for products within Bass Pro Shops Proprietary Brands.
Develops and selects items for promotional activity (Retail Flyers, Catalogs, Digital Promotions and more).
ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Degree: BS Degree in Business or related field
Years of experience: 5+ years, preferably in athletic footwear
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITY:
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy with strong Micro soft skills
Ability tomonitorandidentifymarket trends
Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work and make good decisions even under pressure and still meet deadlines
Should be comfortable working with numbers andmaintainingvarious spreadsheets and analyze data
Ability tomaintainand build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and peers
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Some travelrequired 5%
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly walks, sit, stands and performs computer work
Occasionally lifts up to 50lbs.
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
Develops strategic direction, goals,plansand policies for an area of responsibility. Sets broadobjectivesand is accountable for overall results in respectiveareaof responsibility. Authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance. Requireshighdegree of independent judgment and problem solving of complex problems.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.
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