Merchandising FT Salary Regular Full Time Edmonton, AB, CA

Join an exclusive group of multi-faceted buying professionals in the dynamic, quick paced electronics industry. The selected candidate will be second in command of our electronics portfolio and will have a passion for data-driven decision making and strong analytical skills. Reporting to the Director of Merchandising – Electronics Division, you will assist with product assortment development to maintain current style and trends, drive competitive positioning, and help ensure the overall profitability of the product category.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the Development and Execution of Assortment Planning process – sourcing products, visiting trade shows, and negotiating with vendors.

Learn all components of buying for a category.

Assist with a regular regiment of market intelligence to ensure competitive product pricing and assortments.

Implement Product Knowledge for the stores for every new item.

Store visits – inspect what is expected regarding signage, display price tags, stack outs, product etc.

Responsibility, with Category Buyer, for product transitions and management of clearance inventory.





Acquire and implement all required data for new product creation on a timely basis for Store placement as well as the Digital Business.

Implementation and review of all advertising promotional information in all media

Product Store core plan implementation and maintenance.

Financial and sales analysis and reporting for category.

Development and implementation of chain wide Product Knowledge training information.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education an asset

Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Highly developed time management and organizational skills

Ability to travel as required

Focused and confident self-starter

Ability to build professional working relationships with vendors and colleagues

Ability to initiate, develop and deliver plans and programs successfully

Developed analytical abilities

Computer competence in excel spreadsheet and word programs

Developed knowledge and competence in retail systems an asset

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📌 Assistant Merchandising Manager (Alberta)
🏢 The Brick Group
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