Merchandising Manager, Marketplace

Purpose of Job

Newegg is seeking for an experienced Merchandising Managers to manage, optimize, and scale the Marketplace category of products. You will be equipped with the technology and infrastructure to empower you to grow your category of products.

Job Description

Develop effective merchandising programs to help vendor partners promote brands and productsProactively work with Product Management team to ensure and plan proper procurement of product stock as it relates to merchandising programs and goals and to produce successful promotion programsDevelop top-level vendor relationships to facilitate and reinforce partnershipsManage Product Merchandising on high impact campaigns (i.e., managing daily deals or similar type of exposures)Coordinate with external marketing team to execute merchandising programsEvaluate and identify deals for advertisingManage key tab or category storesIdentify and handle production and supply difficultiesManage process for supplying and managing vendor content on Newegg Business websiteReview key competitor site on a daily basis and use info to more competently merchandise company website and marketing vehiclesMaximize income of MDF and other vendor incentives through innovative merchandising program initiatives and effective sellingResponsible for accurate tracking and utilization of MDF and Co-op accounts for assigned vendors; increase participation and funding levels for all assigned vendors equal to or greater than company forecastsDevelop and implement merchandising team reporting such as performance measurement reportsOther duties as assigned

Job Requirements

You have a bachelor’s Degree in marketing or merchandising or 5+ years relevant experience3+ years of merchandising experience in an IT e-commerce environment, with experience dealing with major brand vendors1+ year of experience managing vendor P&L including MDF and Co-op accounts and utilizationExtensive knowledge of various e-commerce marketing opportunities as well traditional mediaAble to compose and communicate analysis on internal and external trend changesUnderstanding of Marketing Principles and RetailingAbility to build relationships and maintain strong partnershipsStrong oral and written communication skillsStrong negotiation and interpersonal skillsDetail and result oriented with sense of urgencyExcellent analytical, organizational and coordination skillsTeam-oriented and able to work in cross-functional environment

Essential Mental & Physical Function

Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor's guidelines.

Physical Functions: Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.

Supervisor Responsibilities

N/A

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English

Work Environment

Office cubicle environment with minimal exposure to the environment or health hazards.

Travel Requirements

10%-15%