Company Description
As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry.
As #TeamGNC, we work hard to ensure that our consumers come first. We are always cultivating and collaborating on new ideas to bring innovative solutions to the forefront and testing new solutions to translate goals into action. Our team members are advocates for change and innovation.
There is no greater gift than good health and no greater satisfaction than helping others to achieve it. Be a part of helping others to Live Well!
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Merchant is responsible for strategic merchandise categories with accountability for attaining budgeted sales, gross margin, and building market share within the categories through the creation of promotions, merchandising concepts, field communications, and new product launches. This position is responsible for searching out new, competitive opportunities within assigned categories and driving the business to ensure an industry leading position for GNC and accountable for maintenance and accuracy of promo files including APPTUS agreements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to promotion plan development and implement necessary plans to achieve or exceed sales and margin goals for assigned businesses including domestic, international, and internet distribution channels
Assist in negotiating agreements with third party vendors to secure preferred products, pricing, vendor marketing programs, and promotions to drive existing and new customers into GNC, including exclusive programs
Assist in negotiating deals with raw material vendors to secure support for finished goods and incremental marketing programs that enhance and create profitable sales for the company
Support supervisor in research and studying of market trends and competitive data to support successful launch of new products
Collaborate with key functional areas to ensure sales of existing and new brands are maximized with proper communication, promotion, creative merchandising and adequate inventory while eliminating unproductive SKUs
Manage the necessary internal resources, data, and shelf space allocation to conduct the annual line review and reset walkthrough for the businesses
Monitor retail price competitiveness via monthly store visits and internet website monitoring to ensure maximum sales and profitability per SKU
Provide accurate and timely communication of bi-monthly Merchandising plan files, signage executions, and Marketing plans to internal and external areas of the business
Ensure that promotional materials and merchandise are shipped in a timely manner to the field and that communication of these materials is clear to the stores
Enhance the scope of proprietary and third party brands by working closely with Marketing and Production Teams to plan, develop, and implement monthly catalog layouts, preprint circular executions, and direct marketing strategies and advertisements that support category sales and margin objectives
Maximize collateral material executions based on sales data history
Accountable for maintenance and accuracy of promo files, direct marketing pieces and in store signage assuring flawless execution
Additional duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required
1+ years of previous experience in an analytical, merchandising and/or buying capacity preferred
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)
Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients
Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
GNC Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
