Assistant Merchant
Company: Ace Hardware
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: November 18, 2023
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Job Description:
The Job As an Assistant Merchant, you are responsible for all
aspects of support for a product category, including but not
limited to category review support, promotional planning, show
prep, retailer communication, SKU on-boarding, and maintenance and
special projects as assigned. The position is designed as a support
role, as well as development step in all aspects of the buying
department to prepare a candidate for full category responsibility
as a Merchant I. The Assistant Merchant: executes the current year
plan that has been laid out by the Merchant is responsible for all
aspects of support for a product category assists with teams---
responsibilities and projects, including category reviews,
promotional planning processes, show preparation, retailer
communication, SKU onboarding and maintenance, and special projects
as assigned. is expected to consider enterprise (retail, EJD,
international) impact with all decisions. What you---ll do:
Category Review Support Support merchant in all phases of category
review process Request and prepare all category analytics
Participate in all aspects of vendor meeting prep, meetings, item
selection, plan-o-gram build, marketing and execution to retailers
Promotional Planning Support Support in organizing and securing all
vendor marketing assessments Assist in solicitation of monthly
promotional items from vendors Assist with promotional item
submission forms, target pricing, correction notices and AD
proofing Retailer Communication Support with daily retailer
customer service Assist with communication via ACENET to relay new
programs, changes or issues Assist with Merch CARE to prep Ace Care
Center for calls and e-mails related to respective category
Convention Planning Support Assist in selecting and inviting
vendors to attend semi-annual convention Lead prep of show
materials including drop ship forms, as well as submission for
Power Buys, Saving Showcase and New Arrivals Assist in planning
merchant area theme and execution for respective category
Inventory/Supply Chain Support Assist in diagnosing and resolving
vendor service issues Assist in inventory planning for promotional
items Systems Support Lead SKU on-boarding for department with
respective merchandising SYSTEMS coordinator Lead processing of
department SAP price changes with respective merchandising SYSTEMS
coordinator Lead all item master data changes with article content
team Special Projects Lead department and cross-functional projects
as assigned by DMM and merchant What you will need: Knowledge,
Experience, and Competencies: Ace Assistant Merchant Competencies
Product passion --- Natural and fanatical curiosity around product
and retail marketplace, demonstrated and put into action. Strategic
thinking --- has advanced business acumen to draw insights from
gathered data. Relationship Builder --- Builds and leverages
internal / external network (vendors, retailers, cross functional
team members, etc.) to drive results and improve processes.
Results-oriented --- Ability to drive results to and above plan
with full accountability, proactively shifting efforts as trends
and business variables change Presentation skills --- Ability to
plan, assemble and present with excellence strategy, execution and
updates to leadership, across the organization, vendors and
retailers Experience and Technical Requirements: 2 years of
business experience Retail experience preferred Strong
problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills Understand
financial measures that impacts corporation Demonstrate strong
decision-making skills Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with
good follow-through Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet
deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills Proficient
in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Knowledge
of PCM, SAP and guided Ad-hoc reporting tools Ability to travel 15%
Compensation Details: $72000 - $88400 Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love,
Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility.
Love. You don---t often see values like these in most corporate
statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us.
They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace
retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our
employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits
that address life---s necessities and perks, many of which expand
and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities,
based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5
years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126%
of your target opportunity) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan
with company contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible
earnings over the past 5 years Comprehensive health coverage
(medical, dental, vision and disability --- up to 26 weeks
short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance
benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation
immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid
holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel
card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Ace is
more than just a job. It---s a chance to be part of something
meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an
impact in their communities --- and we support our employees in
doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off
work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice,
opportunities to help Children---s Miracle Network Hospitals and
the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in
every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and
coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a
generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management
approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the
work environment matters. That---s why Ace holds frequent campus
events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and
merchandise sales We bring them to you Services such as mobile
spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning,
dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more Employee
discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber,
Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness,
computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ---
access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on
financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets
to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are
provided in compliance with applicable policies. We want to hear
from you When most people think of career opportunities with Ace
Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales
associates at their local store. However, have you also considered
the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process
the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but
we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care
of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware
Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal
Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries
are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment
opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity
and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual
advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is
committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to
race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender
identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and
military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action
covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The
pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting,
but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note,
compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances
of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum
requirements outlined in the job description, such as an
individual---s education, training and experience, the position---s
work location, required travel (if any), and external market
conditions when determining the final salary for potential new
hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate
online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual
pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace
position description for the accurate starting pay range
information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition
professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written ---Position Description--- is not intended to cover
all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the
basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace
Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties,
including essential job functions, according to business
necessity.
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