Merchandise Manager

Merchandise Manager

Department: Marketing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston, TX

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 / year

Description

Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about marketing and merchandising? At Cotton Holdings, we believe in empowering individuals, driving meaningful change, and fostering success. As a Merchandise Manager, you'll play a vital role in [key contribution or impact of the position].

Who We Are

Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a global leader providing comprehensive solutions for property restoration, recovery, construction, and more. Whether we're responding to natural disasters or managing large-scale development projects, our innovative team combines world-class talent with a vast inventory of company-owned assets to achieve exceptional results. Ready to be part of our dynamic, mission-driven team? Let's get started!

What You'll Do

Our internal Co-Op is looking to appoint a talented and experienced merchandising manager to create, oversee, and implement merchandising strategies while running the e-Commerce site. You will ensure that all deadlines, inventory requirements, and customer orders are completed in a timely manner. R

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and deadline-driven individual with experience managing a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Here's a snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Overseeing the planning and implementation of merchandising strategies.
• Establish guidelines on how often the company gets price quotes for items and which vendors to consider.
• Purchasing goods and services for Cotton Holdings and subsidiaries.
• Evaluate the quality, price, and availability of goods and services.
• Negotiate the costs of inventory.
• Discuss contracts.
• Uphold positive working relationships with brands, partners, and third-party vendors.
• Tracking inventory movement and systematically introducing promotions, sales, price changes, etc.
• Identifying trends and monitoring supply and demand.
• Collaborating with the marketing department to brainstorm new projects, campaigns, and business ideas.
• Interpreting sales reports and providing guidance on how to improve figures and customer engagement.
• Purchase branded merchandise and apparel for Cotton's special events throughout the year.
• Project manage all merchandise campaigns and ensure budget and timelines are met.
• Purchase and launch seasonal collections throughout the year, aligning with Cotton's events calendar.
• Available outside of business hours as needed.
• Role may require travel for company events

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business management, retail, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail management, marketing or related field.
• Proficient in BigCommerce or similar e-commerce software.
• Negotiating skills are a must.
• A background in marketing, communications, and/or design is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be creative and detail orientated.
• Photography and editing experience is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to lift boxes, approximately 50 lbs.

Our Values

At Cotton, we value Action Orientation, Collaboration, and Accountability. We're seeking someone who communicates effectively, makes data-driven decisions, and thrives in our fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Disclaimer:

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.

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