What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Merchandising position at Spreetail?
Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.
Spreetail is looking for a Director of Merchandising to lead the vision and ecommerce strategy of an entire category. This position will not only be responsible for the overall success of a category, but they will also have the opportunity to lead a team of direct and indirect reports, collaborate across numerous departments, and develop long-term partnerships with our top-tier vendors while representing Spreetail when meeting with decision-makers.
\n- Own the visions, strategy, performance, and overall success of a category in order to maintain and exceed long-term profitability goals.
- Execute extensive negotiations with brands to obtain the best pricing, volume, etc.
- Strategize profit growth opportunities by analyzing data and identifying selection gaps.
- Collaborate with internal teams to drive change (Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Experience, and Business Intelligence).
- Utilize previous leadership experience to coach and develop a group of direct and indirect reports.
- A track record of impacting business outcomes in regard to strategy and overall performance of business line.
- The ability to build strong vendor relationships and drive negotiations.
- You have managed large profit and loss statements and have managed and monitored team metrics.
- 5 years in buying, procurement, or sourcing functions.
- Strong background in managing a P&L with enterprise level brands
In an effort to Make Spreetail Better, we hire people that are aligned with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence. We believe the right person can learn what is needed to succeed in their role, so we encourage job applicants to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed. We are looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so we don’t require college degrees and welcome non-linear career paths. If this role highlights your experience and gets you excited – please apply!
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What you can expect from us:
• The flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetailers operate in a relationship and experience-driven work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. Salaried team members enjoy untracked PTO and hourly team members earn 20 PTO days per year.
• We invest in your growth. Our in-house Talent Development team will fuel the impact you can make in your career through leadership development workshops and one-on-one coaching.
• We believe in celebrating your accomplishments. Each year is a new milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, Spreetail Swag Store credit, or donate to a nonprofit of your choice.
• We’ll take care of you and your family. Spreetail will cover 100% of health insurance premiums for you and 50% for your partner and dependents included on the plan, as well as support your growing family with paid time off.
• The opportunity to revolutionize your community. With two Volunteer Weeks and 24 hours of paid Community Time Off every year, we encourage team members to give back and make a social impact.
Learn more about our full benefits package including parental leave, domestic partner coverage, unit appreciation rights, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Spreetail, we are relentless in our pursuit of equity and equality, we embrace cultural differences that raise our bar, we pursue the challenges within ourselves to make Spreetail better, and we humbly acknowledge our duty to build and foster an inclusive workplace where all may succeed.
Spreetail is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
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