Merchandise Manager
Company: YDesign Group LLC
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
The company:YDesign Group is a family of online-led retail
brands offering the best in modern and contemporary lighting, fans,
furniture and home d--cor accessories to design-driven consumers
and trade professionals.Our flagship brand YLighting launched in
2001 and is the foremost modern lighting retailer in North America.
Our selection is expansive, but curated to offer the best in the
industry, from top international brands, to emerging studios to
iconic names in design. In 2016, YDesign Group acquired Lumens, a
leading multi-channel retail brand in lighting, modern furniture
and home d--cor accessories. Together, the YDesign Group retail
brands bring an unparalleled selection of modern design for retail
consumers and trade professionals.Our difference is our commitment
to an incomparable customer experience, including expert advice
from our in-house team of professionals, plus service, support and
inspiration throughout our customers' projects.Check us out
here:http://ydesigngroup.com/http://www.ylighting.com/http://lumens.com/Mission:As
a category leader working closely with the Director of
Merchandising, the Merchandise Manager is focused on developing
plans to reach Lumens and YLighting financial objectives -
including cultivating strong relationships with vendors and
offering an extensive and compelling product assortment. The
Merchandise Manager will stay current on product trends,
competition and partner landscape to seize opportunities and manage
risk. She/He will work closely with the Product Content and Site
Merchandising team to drive the creation of compelling Product,
Brand and Collection content and continuously improve customer
experience; will collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and
execute effective and on- brand promotion strategy to drive
business results; will support Sales Team and Ops Team as needed to
facilitate the resolutions of operational or logistical issues with
our brand partners.Responsibilities/Accountabilities:1. Vendor
Recruiting and Management* Recruit, lead negotiation process and
onboard new vendors to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly
financial plans* Monitor Vendor brand performance and re-negotiate
Contract terms as needed (Discounts, allowances, rebates and Co-Op
$)* Monitor financial performance to grow revenue and improve
vendor performance - inclusive of marketing and inventory
management recommendations - to meet or exceed sales and margin
targets* Negotiate vendor participation to promotional events and
any other marketing channels as needed.* Deliver on the brand's and
category monthly, quarterly and annual priorities2. Product
Assortment and Management* Develop compelling assortment that are
up-to-date, brand-aligned, and well curated for assigned product
categories* Analyze and drive business on a weekly, monthly and
quarterly basis to meet and exceed plans for assigned product
categories* Drive and optimize inventory investments and
liabilities with Planning team* Drive the creation of accurate and
helpful product content and educate product content team on product
category and merchandising best practices* Coordinate and inform
other functions of vendor and product assortment updates3.
Marketing and Website Experience* Support marketing of owned
categories by developing and driving optimized execution of
marketing promotional calendar + events* Partner with Marketing to
build engaging homepage and promotional/events landing pages*
Collaborate on site presentation and user experience design
decisions to offer an engaging and high converting site experience*
Maintain knowledge of customers, competitors, partners and
industry. Conduct regular competitive analysis to identify threats
and opportunities to maintain leadership* Lead projects to improve
our content management and merchandising processes and tools4. Help
develop and lead Merchandising Specialist(s) and Assistant
Merchandise Manager* Guide and Mentor Merchandising Specialist(s)
in assorting themed assortments / shoppable stories* Monitor
special projects for the Merchandising Specialist(s) as needed*
Provide support to Assistant Merchandise Manager as needed*
Demonstrate our company values and make YDG a great place to work
for 'A players'Key Performance Metrics:* Meet or exceed agreed upon
category revenue, gross margin targets and variable contribution
goal* Build + deliver on a compelling category strategy* Exemplify
our Core ValuesOther Role Requirements:* Travel up to 10%*
Possibility of some remote work* Location - Walnut Creek,
CaliforniaTalents/Knowledge/Skills:* Results focused, can handle
multiple projects and priorities* Understanding of online shopping
/ e-commerce* Ability to shift focus from tactical operations to
long-term strategic planning* Ability to work independently and in
teams* Resourceful and self-driven with strong work ethic* Scrappy
- get things done within the constraints of a growing business*
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities* Strong analytical
skills - able to organize data to identify opportunities* Strong
leadership skills to drive team to meet strategic and financial
targets* Strong negotiation skills* Excellent verbal and written
communication skills* Loves design and has passion about being part
of this companyQualifications:* 6+ years of merchandising
experience in an e-commerce or multi-channel specialty retailer.*
Internet & rapidly growing environment experience a plus.* 3 to 5
years' experience in vendor management* 1 to 2 years' experience in
leading team to meet strategic and financial targets* Experience
planning, assigning and prioritizing time-sensitive projects*
Proven record of meeting or exceeding financial plans* BA
required
Keywords: YDesign Group LLC, Walnut Creek , Merchandise Manager, Executive , Walnut Creek, California
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