Director, Merchandising
Core
Direct retail operations, category management, wholesale sales, procurement, and promotions for general merchandise, OTC healthcare, and beauty merchandising to achieve budgeted sales and gross profit objectives.
Role type
Director, Merchandising
Builds
Merchandising plans, programs, strategic initiatives, and campaigns for company-owned retail stores and independent customers.
Domain
Grocery retail and wholesale distribution
Required skills
Category management, P&L management, vendor negotiations, private brand growth strategies, retail trend analysis, process improvement, department management, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
None stated.
Technologies
None stated.
Responsibilities
Direct GM/HBC and Sales operations to achieve profit targets; manage P&L and vendor negotiations; develop merchandising programs and private brand strategies; analyze retail trends and competitive factors; oversee retail event shows and presell activities; foster business relationships with vendors and customers; negotiate long-term supplier contracts; recommend process improvements; manage department staffing and performance.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management