Senior Merchant

The Senior Merchant is a key role at Lowe's, responsible for managing all aspects of assigned product categories. This includes internal and external factors that impact the business, such as customer needs, vendor relationships, and financial goals.

• Accountable for P&L and buying responsibility for assigned product categories
• Develops innovative strategies and 3-year roadmaps to improve product category performance
• Translates strategy into actionable tactics and drives execution
• Understands existing and potential customer needs to identify products and services that exceed customer expectations
• Assists in developing Associate Merchant skills in negotiation and buying, and provides support to Merchandising Specialists
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with local vendor teams and senior leadership
• Partners for specific category tactics and execution
• Executes on merchandising strategy for assigned product groups that meets or exceeds financial goals, including sales, gross margin dollar, and inventory turn
• Leads both direct and indirect reports, and is responsible for making hiring decisions, performance management, coaching, and terminations
• Maintains strong, effective relationships with vendors to drive innovation and product development

Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.