Merchandising Manager

Description

At S&S/Prime Line our people are our greatest resource - there’s never been a better time to join the team! We are incredibly proud to have a culture cemented in our icare core values; integrity, customer care, accountability, respect, and excellence. Our talented and diverse crew is filled with inspiring leaders and dedicated peers to best support and channel your purpose, allowing you to bring fresh ideas to the table.

Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best selling categories.  Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have.

Position Summary

The Merchandising Manager role will assist the Director of Merchandising, Hard Goods brands to execution of a balanced product assortment, collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive, well-priced seasonal collection positioned to meet sales and merchandising deliverables by Brand/Division.  This position will heavily utilize Customer and Sales staff feedback to develop and execute the seasonal assortment plans while driving top-line revenue and achieving strong financial results. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee, train, and develop the Merchandising Coordinator.

• Collaborate with New Product Development Manager on product launches to ensure timely launch by managing the progression of new style development.

• Provide data support as needed to internal and external cross functional teams.

• Leverage data and systems support team to refine the assortment brand and by product class.

• Review sales performance and market data to create actionable insights that inform the line plan and drive, achieve, and exceed sales plans by Brand and style.

• Provide data insight, identify opportunities and risks, make recommendations as needed to Manager.

• Assist in creation of line plan to include product assortment, suggested pricing strategies, product lines, growth opportunities, and product lifecycle transition plans.

• Create trend reports and merchandised product presentations for internal and external go-to market support. 

• Oversee and manage sampling process for new product launches with the Merchandising Coordinator. 

• Provide specific files and product information as requested to Customers and internal stakeholders. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams in Supply Chain, Compliance, Decoration Operations, Marketing, Sales and Customer Service to support successful seasonal launches and address challenges.

• Manage new supplier business plans from birth to launch while partnering with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute the brand vision with Marketing, Sales and Customers; Conduct Sales and Product training as needed; Travel to Strategic Customers and Suppliers as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a Retail Buying, Hard Goods Merchandising or Merchandising role
• Prior hard goods experience preferred
• Passion for product including prior knowledge of design, product development, and production processes
• Analytical thinker who is excited to analyze data and use Sales and Customer feedback to drive assortment decisions
• Technically savvy, eager to learn new systems, with expertise in Microsoft Excel required
• Enjoys building strong relationships with internal and external partners
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Motivated by challenge with ability to positively lead through change
• Comfortable taking calculated risks to achieve results
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k)with company match.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, and Personal/Sick).
• Employee Purchasing Program.
• Career Development and Tuition Reimbursement.

S & S| Prime line is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please review EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.  S & S| Prime LIne participates in the E-Verify program. Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program. E-Verify Participation Poster (English and Spanish) Right to Work Poster .