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Website Ace Hardware
Job Description:
The Assistant Merchant – Rodent/Insect Control, Soils & Mulch is responsible for all aspects of support for a product category, including but not limited to category review support, promotional planning, show prep, retailer communication, SKU on-boarding and maintenance and special projects as assigned.
The position is designed as a support role, as well as development step in all aspects of the buying department to prepare a candidate for full category responsibility as an associate merchant in 2 – 3 years.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with promotional item submission forms, target pricing, correction notices and AD proofing.
- Assist in planning merchant area theme and execution for respective categoryAssist with communication via ACENET to relay new programs, changes or issues
- Assist in selecting and inviting vendors to attend semi-annual convention
- Support in organizing and securing all vendor marketing assessments
- Lead prep of show materials including drop ship forms, as well as submission for Power Buys, Saving Showcase and New Arrivals
- Assist in solicitation of monthly promotional items from vendors
Job Requirements:
- Ability to envision, create and present strategy to drive disruptive wholesale and/or retail growth in category sales and profit
- Retail experience preferred
- Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines
- Understand financial measures that impacts corporation
- Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through
- Demonstrate strong decision making skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- 2+ years of business experience
Job Details:
Company: Ace Hardware
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chicago, IL, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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