GVP, Off-Price Merchandising

Essential Function

Partner with VP Planning to develop and communicate the merchandise strategy and sales and margin goals for each DMM division

Collaborate with VP of Planning at beginning of Merchandise Financial Planning process to provide business specific insights and findings

Develop and communicate strategic visions and goals and customer and marketplace perspective to respective cross-functional partners

Provide guidance to Buyers to ensure merchandise strategies and assortment plans meet divisional objectives and align with customer and store needs

Lead the Monthly Forecast process

Build advertising vehicles that enhance the division brand drive customer traffic and deliver return on investment

Attend relevant trade shows markets and events to observe and stay current on market trends gather product information select merchandise and establish business relationships

Foster strong relationships with key vendors to ensure partnerships that deliver strong product and financial results

Review and approve advertising strategies/ proposals from Buying staff

Review and approve markdown strategies/proposals from Buying staff

Focus on developing and maintaining bench strength

Build a high-quality merchandising team by developing partnerships leading coaching and providing constructive feedback

Facilitate team environment between Buying and Planning organizations

Lead initiatives to instill best practices and develop support infrastructure

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Education Level

Education Details

Required/
Preferred

Bachelors Degree

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience

Experience Details

Required/
Preferred

7-9 years

retail experience

Required

4-6 years

in retail buying

Required

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effectively manages a large scope of responsibility to achieve financial targets based on a sound knowledge of merchandising concepts

Shares business best practices to larger leadership team

Thinks conceptually and strategically

Is highly organized and able to multitask

Builds and maintains productive cross-functional relationships

Prioritizes and manages workload and processes to meet company objective

Takes calculated risks to achieve results

Crafts targeted and effective verbal and written communication

Fosters a strong team environment and works effectively with leadership

Adapts to shifting circumstances in a business environment

Exhibits ethics fairness & values-based decisions

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