Associate Manager – Commercial

The Associate Manager – Commercial supports local stores by managing sourcing and merchandising activities, driving sales through visual merchandising and enhancing brand visibility at points of sale. This position also involves forecasting estimates for various buying groups, taking into account factors like selling space, market trends, and store feedback. The successful candidate will ensure store quality and efficiency while overseeing all supplier interactions.

1. Provide support to stores for commercial sourcing, merchandising, and sales development initiatives.
2. Lead the creation and implementation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual merchandise plans.
3. Manage buying plans and budgets for designated brands or categories, and monitor purchase orders.
4. Collaborate closely with vendors to ensure timely product delivery and effective inventory management.
5. Forecast market trends and customer demand in partnership with merchants and store teams.
6. Ensure the effective execution of planograms, visual merchandising standards, pricing strategies, and product availability.
7. Work with Store Operations, Replenishment, and Marketing teams to enhance category performance and support promotional activities.
8. Develop replenishment and merchandising strategies aimed at boosting sales growth, brand visibility, and overall business revenue.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
2. Possess at least 5 years of experience in a similar commercial, buying, merchandising, or category-focused role.
3. Demonstrate strong knowledge of products, categories, brands, and the retail industry.
4. Exhibit strong planning, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
5. Have good proficiency in MS Office and relevant business tools.
6. Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stores, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.