Merchandise Manager
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Manager, Merchandise – Spanaway, WA (on-site)

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The Merchandise Manager is responsible for developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the Company's retail brand, sales and profits for an assigned area or department. This position identifies opportunities and recommends new products for the department. This position also manages information across functional teams working closely with product design, sourcing, supplier design, production and visual to ensure process is followed and timelines are met.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the annual sales plan and gross margin for the assigned area or department.
• Perform market analysis and competitive shop; analyze sales trends to keep abreast of current trends.
• Obtain feedback from store field associates and provide information to improve product and to add to assortments.
• Develop seasonal business strategies outlining strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Communicate annual and seasonal strategies to cross-functional areas.
• Develop seasonal product mix for department; prepare category assortment overview by pricing level, sub category mix and SKU counts.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the product development team on specific product development in their category; preview and aid in final development decisions prior to product introduction. Maintain relationships, resolve issues and may conduct final negotiations with suppliers and agents as necessary.
• Recommend and collaborate with the visual team to plan floor layouts.
• Collaborate with the planning team and recommend adjustments to markdowns, delivery changes, production changes to the plan to maximize sales, profits, budget and protect the brand.
• Attend market; assist in the preparation, set-up and presentation of the showroom.
• Visit stores and contact field management to gather information on customer feedback and product issues.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities. Partner closely with variety of cross-functional teams
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

What do you need?

• 3-5+ Years experience within Merchandising, specifically within the furniture industry
• Advanced Excel and retail math skills
• Solid MS Powerpoint and other MS apps
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Need regular access to car and valid drivers license

Working Conditions

• This position will be in-office
• Frequent travel necessary – WA, UT/ID, NV, and AZ.

Benefits: When you join our family, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits programs which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), Paid Holidays, 80 hours paid vacation and 40 hours of California Paid Sick Leave. Benefits may vary based on position and location, so we encourage you to speak with the recruiting team during the interview process.

Compensation: Salary range: $70,000.000 - $85,000.00. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

Disclosure pertains to applicants applying in LA County:

Fair Chance Hiring:

The Ashley Companies are committed to fair chance hiring practices in accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Consideration of all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history; qualified applicants will be considered for employment with arrest and/or conviction records in accordance with the Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Conditional Job Offer:

Conditional job offers are contingent on the successful submission and completion of a signed application, submission of established documents of an I-9 form, eligible drug screen, and pre-employment background check.

Criminal Background Checks:

The position of interest, aligns to supervisory authority of other employees and/or is an individual contributor role, which interacts with the public (including minors), potential access to customers' financial information and personal data; including access to Company property in an unsecure environment. Background checks are required to safeguard safety risk, harm, or harassment to our general public; including but not limited to staff, employees, contractors, vendors, associates, clients, or our customers. Conditional offers will not be withdrawn without the applicant receiving written notification of the decision, copy of criminal history report and following the legal rights of dispute accuracy of the applicants criminal history. Criminal background check convictions will be considered in accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply and contribute a resume outlining qualifications and experience by submitting interest @

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ashley values its diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made on the basis of an individual's skills, qualifications, merit, and business need.

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.