Associate Merchandise Manager

　　Location: Fort Wayne, IN

　　# of Openings: 1

　　Level: Entry/Mid-level Position

　　Division: Merchandising

　　Reporting to position: Merchandise Manager

　　Travel: 10% Travel

　　About the Role:

　　The Associate Merchandise Manager will work directly with vendors and members alongside the Merchandise Managers to choose products and analyze pricing and buying strategies. They will use analytical skills and a team-oriented attitude to work through negotiation efforts, promotional offers, and answering vendor or member questions. The position requires great organization, communication, and a personable individual that can cultivate quality career advancement.

　　If you have any prior experience working in any of the following positions, we strongly encourage you to apply: Merchandise Assistant, Sourcing Associate, Pricing Analyst, Sales Associate, Category Management, Retail Merchandising, Assistant Manager, Buyer, Product Manager

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Assist with administration and development of appropriate product mix for members, which includes helping with proper product selection, evaluations, and reviews

　　Balance the maintenance of member and retail pricing, and updating product information

　　Respond to retail member questions and explain product choices/changes

　　Implement changes made to stocking items and new products

　　Aid in the execution of the biannual Market convention preparation process and negotiation of Market specials

　　Implement the development, negotiation, and submittals of promotional offers

　　Manage and monitor inventory of the Department to meet both acceptable turns and service level

　　Education & Experience we are looking for:

　　Four-year degree in Marketing, Sales, or Business-related field or equivalent retail, sales, or wholesale/distribution experience

　　Must be computer proficient, especially Excel and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Gmail)

　　Skills and Abilities you might have:

　　Creative problem solving skills, great verbal and written communication skills, and excellent organizational skills

　　Analytical and accuracy-focused mindset

　　Must be able to work with minimal supervision

　　Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

　　Personable with a teamwork and customer service mindset

　　Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment

　　Benefits available to you:

　　Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision with a premium free plan available

　　Paid time off to foster work/life balance

　　Profit sharing

　　Bonus Pay opportunities

　　Retirement funding opportunities

　　Education reimbursement

　　Health club reimbursement

　　Career advancement opportunities

　　Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.

　　About Do it Best:

　　At Do it Best, we take pride in being the only U.S.–based and member-owned hardware & lumber/building material buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. We have made it our philosophy to serve over 3,800 member-owned locations across the United States and in over 50 countries by offering a full menu of exceptional merchandise and services to increase our member’s market share and profitability. By reaching over $4 billion in annual sales, Do it Best is the second largest co-op in the industry. Our success stems from our mission to make the best better, and our goal to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.