Field Merchant

The Regional Field Merchant is primarily responsible for improving Lowe's ability to deliver on local market product needs. The Regional Field Merchant will work closely with Store Operations, ProServices, Merchandising Services, Core Merchandising and customers in the field, to uncover, communicate and execute upon local market product opportunities. This role is also responsible identifying local market product opportunities and working with Core Merchandising to add these local/regional products to our assortments. Partner with the Merchandising Services Team to communicate and execute on the local assortment strategies defined by Core Merchandising. To accomplish this, the Regional Field Merchant must understand the merchandising needs of the regions and markets they serve. The Regional Field Merchant will meet with the store teams, vendors, and the customer to get a full understanding on what the opportunity maybe for localized merchandising. The Regional Field Merchant will focus on building and strengthening relationships with Regional and Market teams, Core Merchandising, and vendors to secure the best opportunities for Lowe's and proactively meet the needs of customers.

Provides product expertise to the field Coordinates and manages projects and initiatives to realization. Identifies and drives new opportunities to improve product performance for each category. Participates in the planning of product placement within the stores as defined by Store Planning. Consistently understands the product offering of all competitors in the market and the potential impact to Lowe’s. Regularly visits Lowe’s stores and those of the competitors to better understand the needs of the product categories and helping to resolve pricing conflicts Researches the market place for new and innovative product ideas. Maintains a professional and productive relationship with vendors to ensure all product opportunities are identified and responded to effectively. Communicates and interacts with vendors to ensure execution of Merchandising plans. Advising Core Merchandising current and prospective vendors as needed to secure best cost options and best opportunities for Lowe’s. Ensures that vendors and suppliers understand the requirement to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the conduct of their business with Lowe's Companies, Inc. Understand the localize laws and codes to ensure Lowe’s is compliant Uses a critical eye to examine and streamline work flows and processes within the team, to increase efficiency. Drives innovation across the team using a deep understanding of how the Merchandising team works within the organization. Keeps pace with change and maintains a competitive advantage within the marketplace by seeking out and learning about changes in the field. Works closely with Store Operations, Merchandising Services and Merchandising teams to deliver localized programs that drive results in an efficient and timely manner. Help advice and delegates the right tasks and decisions to the people who are in the best position to execute them. Provides open feedback and mentorship to team members to encourage growth and greater responsibility. Develops and presents communications, frequently to senior leadership, communicating the desired message, at the appropriate , for the right recipient. Works independently with little supervision, maintains a high of engagement Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members

Pay Range for CA, CO, HI, NJ, NY, WA: $84,500.00 - $175,500.00 annually

Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit our benefits page.

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.

Pay Range for CA, CO, HI, NJ, NY, WA: $84,500.00 - $175,500.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.