What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Manager / Analyst position at BNED?
Overview
We are seeking a Retail Merchandise Manager / Analyst to join the team at our Barnes & Noble College retail store located at the University of Pennsylvania. This crucial role is central to implementing our retail strategy at the Penn Campus Store, serving as a vital link between our company and the university community. Responsibilities include developing merchandise strategies, creating assortment plans, and deploying tactical plans that align with our objectives. This position is key to surpassing financial targets through strategic product placement, impactful signage, and timely product deliveries. As a Merchandise Manager / Analyst, you will also support projects essential to the success of our merchandising strategies, maintaining high standards that meet client and consumer expectations and shaping the shopping experience at a vibrant university campus store.
Responsibilities
- Merchandising and Buying : Responsible for the analysis of the Penn emblematic business, ensuring optimized product flow, placement, and sell throughDevelop an assortment plan in partnership with buying and planning teams. Optimize space allocation and merchandising of the Penn bookstore.
- Strategic Partner Collaboration : Collaborate with strategic partners on UPenn event strategies, product lines, product flow, vendors and markdown strategies.Coordinate with strategic partners to bring visions to life in stores and ensure success.
- Operational and Inventory Management : Manage an “open to buy” budget, both singularly and in collaboration with strategic partners, tracking and planning the purchase of inventory within financial limits.Partner with other functions to manage inventory effectively.Support Vendor Installation Projects to ensure functionality and marketing collateral correctly supports the product to drive sales.
- Sales Analysis and Strategy : Tracks and reviews sales to provide analysis for increased sales opportunities, improve margins, manage inventories, and decrease markdowns.Work with the Planning team on product sales analysis to understand performance and suggest adjustments to positioning and marketing strategies.
- Project Coordination and Communication : Assist in managing and setting up processes for Retail Initiatives specifically for the Penn Campus Store.Work closely under the supervision of senior staff with BNC’s Merchandise, Design & Construction, Store Operations, and Marketing teams.Assist in coordinating timelines and resolving issues across various functional groups for each project, including Construction, Marketing, and Merchandising.
- Advertising and Merchandise Presentation : May participate in plans for ad campaigns and merchandise presentations, ensuring alignment with overall marketing and retail strategies.
- Team Collaboration and Independence : Works independently and handles complex issues while ensuring effective collaboration and communication across teams.
- Store Operations Excellence : Support store operations and departments in partnership with the management team.Maintain a working knowledge of all departments in the store to provide daily support, direction, and guidance to customers and team members to ensure compliance with all standards of operation.Maintain a sales floor with visual excellence representing the University of Pennsylvania and the BNC standards provided.
Physical Demands :
Qualifications
C OVID-19 Considerations :
Our stores comply with all applicable federal, state and local requirements and / or recommendations regarding social distancing and sanitizing. In accordance with individual campus requirements, positions may require confirmation of vaccination. The use of face masks throughout the day and while on campus may also be expected or required.
EEO Statement
Barnes & Noble College is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
INDBNED
