Associate Merchandise Manager

Associate Merchandise Manager

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

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:

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)

About Do it Best:

We’re the only US-based, member-owned hardware, lumber, and building materials co-op in the home improvement industry. We proudly serve thousands of locations in over 50 countries, offering exceptional merchandise and services driving us to nearly $5 billion in annual sales. Our goal is to help our members grow and achieve their dreams.

Culture:

Each team member is valued as an individual – with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.

Our Philosophy : Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission : Making the best even better

Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams