Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing Location Hybrid work in Colts Neck, NJ : Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing Develop value-laden Basic Utility Bedding products to maximize sales and profitability. Create line architecture that supports company strategy. Utilize Consumer Insight's to enhance and confirm product strategy. Curate recommended assortment for the distribution channel and retailer. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve best costs, targeted retail pricing and margins. Establish and maintain effective business relationships with retailers, licensors, and vendors. Analyze retail landscape and competitive environment. ? Drive retailer and product initiatives. Build strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Product Development, Manufacturing, Sourcing, QC, and Planning departments. Ensure end-to-end execution process. Attend industry events. Travel Globally for retail meetings, product sourcing and innovation. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Minimum of 10 years in the home textiles industry. Prefer bedding experience in merchandising and marketing. Skills Customer, marketplace and product expert. Comprehensive in Retail Math. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Detail oriented and highly organized. Creative, assertive and solution oriented. Successfully motivate, negotiate, and influence with retailers, vendors, licensors, and cross-functional departments. Location : USA, New York Metropolitan Area
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: Based on experience
Benefits: Health insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)401K Plan Paid time off Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Experience: Home Textiles Industry: 10 years (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Experience:
Marketing: 10 years (Required) Ability to Commute:
Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Colts Neck, NJ 07722: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Colts Neck, NJ 07722