Retail Buyer or Category Manager(LJS)

WHAT MAKES THIS COMPANY STAND OUT?


Great opportunity to live in sunny California!  This company is expanding its merchandising organization and looking for talent. 


 


This organization is looking for individuals to work in a cross functional environment between merchandising, product development, and financial planning area. 


 


This major specialty retail organization is looking for individuals that have at least 5+ years as a DMM, Senior Buyer, Buyer, or Category Manager with a major specialty, department, drug, or grocery operation.


 


 POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES


·  Accountable for developing unique and creative merchandise categories.


·  Lead and direct a staff within a cross functional environment.


·  Develop merchandise presentations, and advertising strategies.


·  Manage product mix, pricing, gross margin, sales, promotional expenditures, GMROF, and GMROI


 


POSITION REQUIREMENTS


·  4 year college degree or equivalent background


·  5+ years as a Divisional Merchandise Manager, Sr. Buyer, Buyer, or Category Manager with a major specialty, department, drug, or grocery operation.


·  Proven track record in building merchandise assortments for large volume operations