Job Description

Summary

The purpose of this job is to provide day-to-day Category support by assisting with the execution of monthly promotional plans and ongoing product tracking for merchandising projects.

Essential Functions

1. Support the Category management team with rollouts, test initiatives, and signage development processes
2. Collaborate with other departments to ensure execution of marketing and merchandising projects
3. Work with vendors to execute marketing plans through distribution channels and into the stores
4. Execute detailed project plans with Category management team and create instruction guides for in-store set up
5. Track delivery of products and programs to stores and through supply chain
6. Provide telephone and email support to troubleshoot store level questions and issues related to the category
7. Setup promotion plans and shelf signage for in-store execution
8. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
9. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
10. Complete other duties as assigned

Travel

• Travel required less than 5%

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Associate or bachelor's degree with a concentration in retail, or business preferred
• Minimum one year retail store or merchandising experience preferred

Specialized Knowledge

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

Competencies

• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with a diverse work team
• Ability to apply critical thinking and situational analysis skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize based upon immediate or long-term needs of the category
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills

Additional Information

Benefits

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Fuel Discount
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite Gym and Cafeteria
• Weekly Pay

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines