Divisional Merchandising Manager- Pheonix AZ

BASIC PURPOSE

: The primary purpose of the Area Merchandising Manager is to work with the store management teams and ensure a successful merchandising program. This position will analyze individual store performance, train store staff on the expected merchandising execution standards, inspect and, follow up on consistency and quality of execution, and maintain sales trends and margin growth to meet and / or exceed budgeted goals for locations within the assigned division.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop store teams’ knowledge of sales and margin growth through consistent execution of merchandising strategies
• Work with each store management team to analyze and develop successful merchandising programs centered on team development, training, and follow-up
• Perform in-store quarterly merchandising inspections to help in the development of the teams to create a consistent level of merchandising throughout assigned stores
• Communicate with various operations teams on all aspects of merchandising issues and follow-up items on a daily basis to ensure consistency
• Work with outside vendors to ensure merchandising programs are run according to Love’s standards
• Foster a collaborative working relationship with vendor partners and store teams to ensure positive and profitable merchandising performance
• Analyze assigned store's profit and loss statements and sales trends
• Ensure assigned stores maintain sales and margin growth by meeting and / or exceeding budgeted goals
• Responsible for follow-up on the execution of all active promotions within the assigned store
• Responsible for developing talent in assigned stores to become "merchandising champions" within your assigned division
• Additional tasks and all other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

WORK ENVIRONMENT : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outdoor elements in all seasons. Occasionally, the employee will also be exposed to fumes and particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment, and can be loud at times. While performing the duties, the employee is frequently exposed to dirt, dust, grime, grease, oil, gas, high-concentrated cleaning solutions, and human waste.

DRUG / BACKGROUND CHECKS : All offers of employment may be conditioned on receipt of a background check report, drug screening, and / or motor vehicle report that is acceptable to Love’s.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able and willing to travel 4-5 days per week to meet the inspection schedule.

Job Function(s) : Operations

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

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