Merchandising Manager -
Location: Akron
Posted on: October 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Overview
The merchandising manager will be responsible for developing and
purchasing new products for a promotional products supplier.
Responsibilities
The merchandising manager is expected to be knowledgeable about
company needs and goals while keeping a close watch on inventory
levels and the needs of clients. The merchandising manager will
monitor sales histories of various products to maximize
efficiency.
?Responsible for new product design and development
?Responsible for sourcing, quality, sampling, and price
negotiation
?Contribute to business and trend strategy ideas
?Participate in tactical meetings with vendors and manufacturers to
develop business partnerships
?Responsible for ordering new products through vendors
?Track goods from ship window through to receipt date and
coordinates with logistics and customs to resolve issues
?Analyze selling reports and recommends strategic reactions for
best/worst sellers
?Partner with the Marketing team to identify new packaging and
branding needs
?Partner with Marketing on development of new catalogue
?Coordinate consumer testing and all relevant testing of new
products
?Partner with Sales Team to understand customer needs
?Partner with Sales Team Develop and maintain preferred vendor
list
Skills
?Skilled in factory sourcing and knowledge of contact related to
the industry
?Knowledge of safety, quality and product concerns associated with
the promotional products industry
?Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines under limited
supervision
?Competency with Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel & Outlook)
?Excellent verbal and written communication skills
?Significant domestic and international travel required
Education/Experience
?Bachelors degree in Merchandising, Purchasing or Business
Administration preferred
?3 - 5 years of experience
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider
all qualified candidates without regard to disability or protected
veteran status.
Keywords: , Cheektowaga , Merchandising Manager -, Executive , Akron, New York
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