Director of Specialty Merchandising

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Pet Supermarket Full time

As a key member of the Merchandising leadership team, the Director of Specialty Merchandising will be 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.
  • Build a high-caliber team and metrics-driven merchandising practice as a position of strategic advantage.
  • Oversee assortment strategy for all products, including an annual merchandise roadmap.
  • Partner with Marketing to drive customer acquisition and retention.

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.

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.

Pet Supermarket is an equal opportunity employer.



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