OVERVIEW
Develop home division strategy and lead team to meet or exceed corporate initiatives of achieving financial plan, foster a sales culture, be customer focused, be a learning organization, and to build a first class merchant team.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develop strategies in support of corporate financial goals
- Work with buyers to understand marketplace and provide strategic direction on vendor matrix opportunities within the home category
- Sets challenging goals and drives for results
- Work closely with planning partners to ensure strategies and execution are in sync
- Mentor, train and develop buyers and identify a succession plan
- Directly manage all facets of buying function for assigned vendors
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 10 years relevant merchandise management experience
- Significant experience within the home category
- Experience in home shopping industry required
- Highly analytical and technically oriented
- Demonstrated financial and team management skills
- Up to 25% travel required
