Product Line Manager

3 weeks ago


Oak Brook, Illinois, United States Ace Hardware Corporation Full time

About the Role

The Product Line Manager - Retail Merchandising will play a pivotal role in defining the strategic direction of our product categories, driving profitability, and ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer preferences.

This position is accountable for developing and executing comprehensive category strategies that are closely aligned with our business objectives. The successful candidate will utilize data-driven insights to prioritize investment opportunities, develop go-to-market strategies, and optimize assortment, pricing, and promotional activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of sales data, market trends, competitive landscape, and customer preferences to identify opportunities and risks.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to drive category growth and profitability.
  • Accountable for development and delivery of savings targets and measuring savings achievements.
  • Oversee the product lifecycle including pre-season planning through execution and tracking management; in-season sales forecasting management; and the application of the obtained data for upcoming seasons.
  • Develop, implement, and manage the performance of national category strategies and short and long-term category objectives aimed at driving the category to meet and/or exceed business growth targets and objectives.
  • Analyze and maintain category assortments including making recommendations for promotions, new item introductions, item replacements, item discontinuations, and pricing.
  • Establish, maintain, and grow relationships with suppliers and lead negotiation efforts.
  • Attend relevant industry trade shows and conferences to evaluate industry trends, as well as identify and source new items.
  • Coordinate with product development team on new item opportunities and to assist in direct sourcing including partnering with our international team to create new products and oversee package designs.
  • Perform category reviews based on a set review schedule.
  • Reports to the Merchant III in most cases.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years' experience in consumer products related industries like retail, wholesale buying, category management.
  • Bachelor's Degree required, concentration in Retail Management, Merchandising, a plus.
  • MS Office proficiency including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
  • Ability to work onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL & Mock Center in Woodridge, IL.
  • Ability to travel an estimated 15 days/annually.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills required with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Highly motivated, ability to prioritize and self-direct, strong business acumen, and interpersonal skills.
  • Must possess or be able to rapidly develop a strong knowledge of products within assigned category.

Compensation Details:

The estimated salary range for this position is $74,700 - $93,600 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive opportunities, generous 401(k) retirement savings plan, comprehensive health coverage, and more.

Why Ace Hardware Corporation?

We value diversity and inclusion, providing a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our employees enjoy flexible work arrangements, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Ace Hardware Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.



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