Product Merchant/Developer

Career Opportunity: Product Merchant/Developer with Galerie in Hebron, KY

Do you have buying experience? Are you a strong negotiator? Do you dream about how to make your products better? Are you high-energy and detail-oriented with project management skills? If you answered yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As the Product Merchant/Developer will be responsible for leading the organization in research for new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Additionally, this position will be responsible for:

• Develop and improve products in collaboration with sales, marketing, packaging and design to meet customer needs, margin requirements and sales plans. This entails developing an item from the beginning stage to actual "launch".
• Ensure sufficient representation of Core, Chase and Risk within the assortment in all categories.
• Oversee key projects, providing processes and performance reports, data and analysis.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for monitoring projects in an effort to provide updates on current status of each project in order to meet deadlines.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers and maintain strong partnerships with existing ones.
• Balance suppliers globally and ensure back up and innovators are part of the mix.
• Develop strategic direction and plans to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Product Development department as well as those of the company as a whole.
• Deep knowledge of competitive products and players. Share and develop strategies to address with key counterparts.
• Negotiate with suppliers on a consistent basis to ensure the lowest costs.
• Rationalize categories and discontinue non-profitable items.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in product development, procurement, or operations.
• Strong Excel skills; knowledge of Project Management, ERP, and/or Reporting systems are not required but preferred.
• Strong negotiating and above average math skills (calculate figures and amounts in relations to percentages, foreign exchange rates, tariffs, and duties in addition to P&L relationships).
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Process driven.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High energy level in the office and while traveling internationally.
• Solution and results oriented.

GALERIE® provides outstanding customer service while delivering fresh, innovative confectionery gifts of the highest quality and value. We are a design-driven enterprise, bringing more than 1,200 items to retailers every year. In addition to the Galerie brand, our licensed product lines include Disney, Star Wars, Hershey, Hello Kitty, Hot Wheels, Peppa Pig, Marvel, and Warner Brothers. Our extensive seasonal and everyday offerings are perfect to give and receive!

We offer a very competitive base salary and a full benefits package including health insurance, life, dental, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Of equal importance, we provide the opportunity to do breakthrough work and professional challenges to keep you excited and engaged every day.

To learn more about Galerie visit our website and LinkedIn page:

https://www.galeriecandy.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/galerie/

If you are looking for a great career opportunity with a profitable company experiencing significant growth, apply online today!

Employer is EOE/M/F/D/V. No third party candidates please. #ZR