Newell Brands · 13 hours ago
Merchandising Manager- Home Fragrance
South Deerfield, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$138K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expNewell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, and Yankee Candle®. The Merchandising Manager for Home Fragrance is responsible for developing and executing merchandising strategies that drive sales and enhance the guest experience, while collaborating with various teams to ensure effective product presentation and alignment with financial plans.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Own and execute merchandising strategies that support category and store-level sales, margin, and inventory productivity goals
Translate assortment strategies into effective in-store merchandising plans that reflect seasonal direction, consumer insights, and brand standards
Partner closely with Planning and Allocation teams to align merchandising execution with inventory flow, depth, and timing
Collaborate with Buying to ensure assortments are positioned effectively to maximize sell-through and customer engagement
Collaborate with Global Brand and support upcoming collections, identify opportunities for reintroducing successful past assortments, and optimize product strategies based on consumer demand and performance
Develop and maintain merchandising calendars, floor sets, and product placement guides
Support promotional calendars
Analyze sales performance, sell-through, and consumer behavior to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend merchandising adjustments as needed
Lead and execute seasonal transitions, floor resets, and promotional launches, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Partner with Visual Merchandising and Marketing teams to deliver cohesive storytelling and compelling product presentations
Ensure consistent execution of merchandising standards across the store; conduct regular walkthroughs and provide actionable feedback
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the merchandising process
Support store leadership and operations teams with clear communication, training, and merchandising direction
Prepare and present merchandising recaps, insights, and recommendations to leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing or a related field
5+ years of retail merchandising experience, preferably in a specialty or multi-category retail environment
Proven experience executing merchandising strategies that drive sales and enhance guest experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and apply insights to decisions
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally, particularly with Planning, Allocation, Buying, Visual, and Store Operations teams
Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Proven success working in a fast-paced environment and ability to solve problems creatively
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels of the organization
Consumer focused mindset with a strong understanding of retail trends and consumer behavior
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, proactive, and decisive with a strong sense of ownership and urgency
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP or similar retail ERP systems preferred
Commitment to ethical business practices and positive working relationships
Preferred
Experience with SAP or similar retail ERP systems
Company
Newell Brands
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Peterson
President & CEO
Michael McDermott
CEO - Home & Commercial Segment - Newell Brands
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