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Nebraska Furniture Mart · 5 days ago

Division Merchandising Manager - Electronics

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) is a well-established company known for its commitment to customer satisfaction and employee development. The Division Merchandising Manager is responsible for leading merchandising and buying teams, managing vendor relationships, and enhancing internal processes to improve customer experience.

E-CommerceManufacturing

Responsibilities

Coach and train merchandising and buying staff, providing them with timely reviews of performance and holding them accountable for fulfilling their key responsibilities and goals

Manage marketing strategies, planning, budget and communication activities with the advertising department and external ad agencies

Study new trends and advancements in product lines, keeping NFM at the forefront of the industry

In conjunction with Buyers and Division Director, develop specific goals with each vendor including sales growth, gross margin, turn, ect

Streamline and improve NFM systems to enhance customer experience through effective product placement and presentation

Determine and direct buying best practices, working with vendors to create long term strategies, relationships and compliance

Ordering and flowing inventory on a daily basis, setting best prices with vendors

Qualification

Microsoft Office proficiencyLeadership experienceNegotiation skillsMarketing strategiesBuying team managementBusiness degreePerformance coachingTrend researchInventory management

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, related field or equivalent experience required

6 - 10 years in a leadership role running a large volume, multi category business required

6 years of supervisory/management experience with specific oversight of a buying team required

Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required

Strong negotiation skills required

Effectiveness in the exploration of alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that help achieve company goals

Valid driver's license and ongoing acceptable driving record

Moderate travel required (approximately 20-40% of the time)

Ability to work night, weekend and/or early morning hours based on business needs

Pre-employment screening includes, but isn't limited to, criminal background check

Benefits

Same day pay - access to your earned pay on-demand, when you need it the most

Competitive pay - generous annual increases up to 7%

Inclusive culture – Because everyone who works or shops at NFM should feel right at home

Health, dental, vision, life Insurance, short and long term disability

Paid holidays (upon hire) and paid time off (after 90 days)

Staff discount on merchandise (Collectively, NFM staff have saved almost $2 million on purchases in the last 12 months)

Virtual and in-person career development opportunities at all levels

Paid community volunteer opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

You’ll start saving for your retirement immediately in NFM’s 401(k) and you’re eligible for company match after one year. NFM’s 401(k) also offers Berkshire Stock as an investment option