Assistant Merchant

The JobAs an Assistant Merchant, you are responsible for all aspects of support for a product category, including but not limited to category review support, promotional planning, show prep, retailer communication, SKU on-boarding, and maintenance and special projects as assigned. The position is designed as a support role, as well as development step in all aspects of the buying department to prepare a candidate for full category responsibility as a Merchant I.The Assistant Merchant:Executes the current year plan that has been laid out by the MerchantIs responsible for all aspects of support for a product categoryAssists with teams’ responsibilities and projects, including category reviews, promotional planning processes, show preparation, retailer communication, SKU onboarding and maintenance, and special projects as assigned.Is expected to consider enterprise (retail, EJD, international) impact with all decisions.What you’ll do:Category Review SupportSupport merchant in all phases of category review processRequest and prepare all category analyticsParticipate in all aspects of vendor meeting prep, meetings, item selection, plan-o-gram build, marketing and execution to retailersPromotional Planning SupportSupport in organizing and securing all vendor marketing assessmentsAssist in solicitation of monthly promotional items from vendorsAssist with promotional item submission forms, target pricing, correction notices and AD proofingRetailer CommunicationSupport with daily retailer customer serviceAssist with communication via ACENET to relay new programs, changes or issuesAssist with Merch CARE to prep Ace Care Center for calls and e-mails related to respective categoryConvention Planning SupportAssist in selecting and inviting vendors to attend semi-annual conventionLead prep of show materials including drop ship forms, as well as submission for Power Buys, Saving Showcase and New ArrivalsAssist in planning merchant area theme and execution for respective categoryInventory/Supply Chain SupportAssist in diagnosing and resolving vendor service issuesAssist in inventory planning for promotional itemsSystems SupportLead SKU on-boarding for department with respective merchandising SYSTEMS coordinatorLead processing of department SAP price changes with respective merchandising SYSTEMS coordinatorLead all item master data changes with article content teamSpecial ProjectsLead department and cross-functional projects as assigned by DMM and merchantWhat you will need:Knowledge, Experience, and Competencies:Experience and Technical Requirements:2+ years of business experienceRetail experience preferredStrong problem-solving skillsStrong interpersonal skillsUnderstand financial measures that impacts corporationDemonstrate strong decision-making skillsHighly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-throughProven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlinesStrong verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point,Knowledge of PCM, SAP and guided Ad-hoc reporting toolsAbility to travel 15%#LI-JW1Compensation Details:$76000 - $95000 Per YearWhy should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity)Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation.Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hireYour career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace FoundationAce invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual reviewWe know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise salesWe bring them to you Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and moreEmployee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands moreBirth/Adoption bonding paid time offAdoption cost reimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment eventsIdentity theft protectionWant to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: