Edmonton, AB, CA Requisition ID: 2135 Join an exclusive group of multi-faceted buying professionals in the dynamic, fast 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 robust 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
📌 Assistant Merchandising Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 The Brick
📍 Edmonton
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