Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategies for assigned product categories, including assortment, pricing, and promotional plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and secure favorable terms.
• Select and manage the product mix to meet customer demand and seasonal trends.
• Set competitive pricing strategies and coordinate promotional activities to boost sales.
• Monitor category KPIs such as sales, margin, inventory turnover, and customer engagement.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior to guide decision-making.
• Work with marketing, supply chain, and store operations to ensure cohesive execution of category initiatives.
• Communicates merchandising strategies to cross functional teams to ensure proper and timely execution of strategy.
• Optimize stock levels and manage product lifecycle from launch to markdown.
• Champion and demonstrate a commitment to The Brand House Collective Values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, merchandising, or related field.
• 3-5 years in category management, merchandising, or retail buying.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
• Strong ability to negotiate with vendors and manage contracts.
• Financial acumen to manage budgets, optimize margins, and drive profitability across product categories.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with merchandising systems, Excel, and analytics platforms.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to travel

Skills Required