We are looking for an experienced Vendor Manager to lead multiple facets of a retail business (e.g., buying/vendor management, product management, operations, marketing/merchandising) and identify growth opportunities. He/she will be able to deliver results at both a strategic and tactical level across all aspects of the business. You will have accountability for the business results of your product subcategories. Your direct responsibility will be to manage performance of the product portfolio including developing and growing vendor relationships,expanding product selection and vendor base, negotiating contracts, setting category strategy, developing marketing programs, driving sales and margin improvements and creating best-in-class customer experiences.
· Bachelor’s degree · A background (2+ years) in buying, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing · Proven negotiating skills, influencing abilities and relationship management experience · Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines · Solid communications skills – verbal and written · Detail-oriented · Strong analytic skills and expertise in Excel · Ability to seamlessly work across functional and organizational boundaries, and reputation for influencing others and earning trust across