Merchandise Manager

The Merchandise Manager SLA is responsible for driving financial performance and competitive positioning for the SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) and Backup Power category including Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solutions across in-store and digital channels. This role supports the development and execution of category strategies assortment plans pricing models vendor partnerships and new product introductions. The Merchandise Manager partners cross-functionally to ensure merchandising initiatives align with company objectives market trends and customer needs to grow market share and profitability.

What Youll Do

• Develop and execute category strategies for the SLA and Backup Power portfolio that support financial targets growth initiatives and customer experience goals

• Build and manage assortment plans including new product introductions and product lifecycle decisions

• Analyze category performance using key metrics such as sales margin inventory turns and GMROI

• Conduct market customer and competitive analysis to identify trends gaps and growth opportunities

• Support pricing promotional and forecasting strategies in partnership with cross-functional teams

• Collaborate with Sourcing to support vendor relationships negotiations and cost structures

• Ensure consistency and accuracy of product information and merchandising across in-store and digital touchpoints

• Partner with Marketing Sales Demand Planning Store Operations E-Commerce and Training to drive execution and category adoption

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Merchandising Marketing or a related field

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in merchandising category management product management or retail planning

• Experience supporting technical application-driven or commercially focused product categories preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills preferred

• Experience with data visualization or BI tools (e.g. Looker) is a plus

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Batteries Plus

Join a company that powers peoples lives every day. Batteries Plus offers a collaborative fast-paced environment with competitive pay comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow your career while supporting both retail and commercial customers.

Apply Today

Bring your merchandising expertise analytical mindset and passion for driving results to Batteries Plus and help shape SLA and Backup Power product strategies that deliver value to customers and franchise partners.

EEOC Statement

Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and associates are free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service pregnancy accommodations reprisal other non-merit-based factors and any other protections afforded under state or local laws.

Required Experience:

Manager