Director of Specialty and Hardlines

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Pet Supermarket Full time
Job Summary

The Director of Specialty and Hardlines is a key member of the Merchandising leadership team at Pet Supermarket. This role is responsible for driving product innovation and developing company strategy through a deep understanding of quality, positioning, pricing, selection, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

Develop annual merchandising plans that meet volume goals and margin requirements
Develop category management practices that provide a unique and differentiated position in the marketplace
Oversee assortment strategy for all products, including an annual merchandise roadmap
Analyze real-time sales performance to identify areas of risk and opportunity
Develop the merchandising team by finding and cultivating talent, providing process direction, coaching, and supporting skill development and professional growth

Requirements

5+ years in Director or Sr. Director merchandising role with at least 3 years in Pet
3+ years with Live Pet Specialty experience
Bachelor's degree in business management or related field, an MBA is an asset
Strong background in proven category management processes
Deep experience in category line reviews

Competencies

Action Oriented – Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things seen as challenging
Dealing With Ambiguity – Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably
Business Acumen – Knows how businesses work; knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting his/her business and organization
Decision Quality – Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
Interpersonal Savvy – Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization
Organizational Agility – Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network

Pet Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer.

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