Item and Sales Manager (Floral)

DEPARTMENT:

COMPENSTATION:

This is a SALARIED / EXEMPT position. The annual range is: $80,500 - $100,000.

(this represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your experience and other job-related factors)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Item and Sales Manager is responsible for assisting the floral team to ensure that category management processes are followed-costing, promotions, vendor and item set up, pricing strategy adherence. They also employ their analytical and organizational skills to drive sales and profitability through the proper management of pricing strategies and promotional plan execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process paperwork to maintain correct pricing and purchasing data and be responsible for all ad paperwork submissions

• Assist in Category reviews and buying projects-write POs, buysheet management, weekly plant orders

• Monitor and report on promotional and category performance

• Gather and analyze competitive pricing data to provide solution-based recommendations that enable Category Managers to make timely pricing decisions

• Participate in buying meetings to develop category strategies

• Learn all aspects of system and reporting tools that are required to perform job duties

• Work cross functionally with all areas of the company.

• Facilitate new vendor and item setup to maintain data integrity

• Meet deadlines to maintain the proper flow of business

• Facilitate regulatory compliance and provide operational guidance where appropriate

• Responsible for planning, organizing and procuring product for all special events

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Marketing preferred

• Minimum of (3) years’ experience in Retail with Stater Bros. Markets or equivalent position. Minimum of one (1) year experience in Sales, Merchandising, Marketing Roles, or equivalent position

• Knowledge of plants and floral merchandising. Industry knowledge preferred

• MS Office experience with above average knowledge of excel

• Strong organizational skills and prioritization skills

• Strong Math skills

• Ability to problem solve complex issues, know when to escalate

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work well with a team and thrive in an intense and fast paced environment

• Current Valid California Driver License with good driving record