Job Description

Division Merchandising Manager- Electronics

Job Description: Your Piece of the Puzzle

NFM’s Division Merchandising Manager is focused on relationships, negotiation, and processes when working with vendors as well as internal and external marketing and visual display teams. They are also responsible for managing merchandising and buying teams and leading internal process improvements . This position is based in Omaha; NE. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates .

Job Duties: A Day in the Life

• Support: Coach and train merchandising and buying staff, providing them with timely reviews of performance and holding them accountable for fulfilling their key responsibilities and goals
• Direct: Manage marketing strategies, planning, budget and communication activities with the advertising department and external ad agencies
• Research : Study new trends and advancements in product lines, keeping NFM at the forefront of the industry
• Coordinate : In conjunction with Buyers and Division Director, develop specific goals with each vendor including sales growth, gross margin, turn, ect.
• Develop: Streamline and improve NFM systems to enhance customer experience through effective product placement and presentation
• Negotiate: Determine and direct buying best practices, working with vendors to create long term strategies, relationships and compliance
• Demand: Ordering and flowing inventory on a daily basis, setting best prices with vendors

Your work will directly impact our ability to help people create a lifestyle they love, for the people they love—because that’s what we love.

Qualifications: Can You Check These Boxes?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, related field or equivalent experience required
• 6 - 10 years in a leadership role running a large volume, multi category business required
• 6 years of supervisory/management experience with specific oversight of a buying team required
• Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required
• Strong negotiation skills required
• Effectiveness in the exploration of alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that help achieve company goals
• Valid driver’s license and ongoing acceptable driving record
• Moderate travel required (approximately 20-40% of the time)
• Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs
• Pre-employment screening includes, but isn’t limited to, criminal background check

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