Merchandising Manager

Merchandising Manager Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Merchandising Manager to join our team in the Old Bridge, New Jersey area. In this role, you will oversee the strategic planning and execution of grocery category initiatives, driving sales growth, profitability, and competitive advantage. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with vendors, members, and store owners while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and achieve category objectives, including sales targets, gross profit margins, and promotional income.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotional programs with vendors and brokers to enhance market competitiveness.
• Plan and execute weekly promotional campaigns with accurate sales forecasts and competitive pricing strategies.
• Prepare presentations and materials for committee meetings, including ad reviews, promotional pricing, and new product proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and category performance to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain and update product assortments, ensuring accuracy in item setup, costs, and data management.
• Manage vendor billing processes, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely error resolution.
• Conduct regular business reviews with vendors to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Attend industry events to negotiate deals and secure promotions beneficial to the organization.

Requirements :

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.