Merchant

At GameStop we are committed to providing exceptional service and delivering the latest and greatest in gaming products to our customers. As a leading global retailer of video games electronics and gaming merchandise we take pride in offering a wide range of products that cater to the needs and desires of gamers worldwide. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our customers by constantly pushing the boundaries of whats possible. Whether youre a hardcore gamer or just starting out weve got something for everyone. Join us in our mission to shape the future of gaming and bring the best gaming products to the world!

SUMMARY

Working under supervision the Merchant develops and manages action plans and the integration of support groups to execute GameStops category strategies and processes in relation to vendor management integrated promotional planning assortment management price management and business performance. The Merchant will assist the business team leader in implementing the company vision and category objectives through of GameStops retail processes. The Merchant manages daily tasks to accomplish the business and financial goals set forth. The Merchant would assist in budget development and drives toward the financial goals within a given category. Associate will interact with his or her supervisor as needed by either. Most activities are completed without a supervisors advance approval.

This position sits onsite 5 days a week in Grapevine TX.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Executes the Assortment Management process
• Works with Visual team and Merchant Director on Store Visual Presentations
• Responsible for ensuring timelines are adhered to and all communication is given to the appropriate parties (i.e. Inventory Allocation Inventory Control Space Planning Marketing ECommerce Etc.
• Work with Merchant Director Planning Pricing and Visual to plan and execute SKU introductions and exits as it applies to store sets margin and sales goals
• Ensure good better best is planned where applicable; breadth of vendors is covered and includes the competitive landscape (evaluating assortment by store/market/division for maximizing product in different assortment groups)
• Works with the Pricing Team and Merchant Director to Ensure margins and retails are inline to achieve financial expectations promotional and clearance rotations are established to meet intended goals
• Must understand implications of assortment decisions and react throughout product life cycle
• Work with Visual Team Planning and Merchant Director to Ensure all channels have the appropriate assortment
• Supports the marketing team in ensuring all promotional materials are proofed appropriately
• Negotiates promotional offers
• Partners with vendors and channel teams to drive out channelspecific promotions and offers
• Drives the category business plans to achieve financial metrics
• Monitors market share
• Suggests and implements plans to drive the category appropriately
• Works closely with finance to execute price changes within budgets
• Responsible for the vendor funding & COOP process
• Manages the vendor relationship with prompt courteous and professional communication factbased information sharing etc.
• Work closely with planning to forecast all financial metrics open to buy profit and inventory metrics are properly reported and managed to meet category objectives
• Category recaps (weekly and monthly)
• Creates strong crossfunctional partnerships to drive results
• Partner with category teams marketing eCommerce pricing planning operations IT vendors and other internal and external partners to ensure holistic category plans are developed and executed
• Ensure business retail and vendor strategies are aligned in support of the employee and customer experience
• Accountable for providing guidance answers and support to retail stores and multiunit leaders for all areas of responsibility.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in business administration marketing merchandising or related field from an accredited program required; additional education in retail merchandising buying marketing and business analytics preferred
• At least 57 years of retail buying experience required; closely related work experience may be used as a substitute

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proficient written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Expert ability to work collaboratively with others; conducts working relationships in a manner acceptable to others and to the organization
• Proficient project planning skills including the ability to organize prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in a fastpaced performance driven organization
• Possess proficient analytical problem solving and decisionmaking skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software programs especially Outlook Excel and Word

Fulltime store positions at GameStop are also eligible to participate in incentive programs health benefits paid time off 401 (k) employee discount and a casual work environment. Positions at GameStop may also be eligible for a bonus and/or other incentives.