Interested in receiving exceptional benefits? Want to work with a dynamic Purchasing team? Then Orgill Inc. is the company for you!
The Merchandise Manager owns and manages the relationship between Orgill and the vendor. The MM controls the breadth of the assortment and determines to the extent what Orgill will offer our customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Negotiates the following with the vendor community
Marketing Support.
Payment and Freight Terms.
Pricing.
Assortment.
Promotions.
Other matters pertinent to the Orgill vendor relationship.
Conducts vendor line and assortment reviews per assigned department(s) using the Strategic Category Analysis (SCA) tools.
Sells booth space and prepares order forms for Buying Events.
Attends Dealer Markets and coordinates activity for assigned merchandise.
Responds to questions and requests for information from dealers, sales representatives, and vendors.
Other duties may be assigned.
Success Factors Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Advanced knowledge of and ability in using various software applications, particularly Microsoft Office products and the Google Platform.
Experience with an automated buying system is a plus.
Polished negotiation techniques.
Excellent analytical abilities with ability to review facts and weight options when solving problems and making decisions.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with good listening skills.
Ability to establish priorities, work independently, proceed with objectives with little or no supervision, and to meet deadlines.
Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations under stress.
Ability to organize materials, manage time, and prioritize tasks.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelor Degree encouraged in a business-related area. Substantial experience (10+ years) in a same or similar field can serve as an alternative to Bachelor Degree.
Three to five years’ experience preferred in a same or similar field.
Retail experience in hardware or similar retail setting encouraged
Must be willing to travel to Company Dealer Markets as well as infrequent training opportunities where they present themselves – requirements may vary.
Regular, on-site, in person attendance required.
Employee Benefits
Orgill, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package that offers valuable benefit options at reasonable costs and provides affordable coverage to our employees.
401(k) Plan
Medical & Prescription
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Educational Assistance Program
Disability Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Additional Life, Accident, and Cancer Coverage
Vacation Benefits
8 Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
Company Overview
Orgill, Inc., founded in 1847, is the nation's largest and fastest-growing independently-owned hardlines distribution company that is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission" Help Our Customers Be Successful." We exist to serve our customers and our mission is the foundation upon which all of our services, products and activities are built. Orgill employees strive for the highest quality and endeavor to do things right the first time, constantly working towards improving everything we do. Employees want our customers to know that they can depend on us every time they do business with Orgill. We need you to come aboard to help us continue the mission of "Helping our customers be successful."
We're always looking for positive, energetic, and upbeat people to join our team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Orgill is the place for YOU!
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing and Sales
Industries
Wholesale
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