Associate Merchandise Manager

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

# of Openings: 1

Level: Entry/Mid-level Position

Division: Merchandising

Reporting to position: Merchandise Manager

Travel: 10% Travel

About the Role:

The Associate Merchandise Manager will work directly with vendors and members alongside the Merchandise Managers to choose products and analyze pricing and buying strategies. They will use analytical skills and a team-oriented attitude to work through negotiation efforts, promotional offers, and answering vendor or member questions. The position requires great organization, communication, and a personable individual that can cultivate quality career advancement.

If you have any prior experience working in any of the following positions, we strongly encourage you to apply: Merchandise Assistant, Sourcing Associate, Pricing Analyst, Sales Associate, Category Management, Retail Merchandising, Assistant Manager, Buyer, Product Manager

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with administration and development of appropriate product mix for members, which includes helping with proper product selection, evaluations, and reviews

• Balance the maintenance of member and retail pricing, and updating product information

• Respond to retail member questions and explain product choices/changes

• Implement changes made to stocking items and new products

• Aid in the execution of the biannual Market convention preparation process and negotiation of Market specials

• Implement the development, negotiation, and submittals of promotional offers

• Manage and monitor inventory of the Department to meet both acceptable turns and service level

  Education & Experience we are looking for:

• Four-year degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business-related field or equivalent retail, sales, or wholesale/distribution experience

• Must be computer proficient, especially Excel and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)

  Skills and Abilities you might have:

• Creative problem solving skills, great verbal and written communication skills, and excellent organizational skills

• Analytical and accuracy-focused mindset

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Personable with a teamwork and customer service mindset

• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

  Benefits available to you:

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available

• Paid time off to foster work/life balance

• Profit sharing

• Bonus Pay opportunities

• Retirement funding opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• Health club reimbursement

• Career advancement opportunities

  Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.

About Do it Best:

At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based and member-owned hardware & lumber/building material buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. We have made it our philosophy to serve over 3,800 member-owned locations across the United States and in over 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services to increase our member’s market share and profitability. By reaching over $4 billion in annual sales, Do it Best is the second largest co-op in the industry. Our success stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.