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This position requires a dynamic self-starter with strong technical knowledge, and a positive, ambitious attitude. Demonstrated experience and high standards in the areas of merchandising, customer service, and the ability to organize and delegate. Strong leadership and outstanding interpersonal skills are critical for this position.
Reporting to the General Manager the Manager of General Merchandise will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to the hardware and lumber departments to ensure operational efficiencies and processes are designed to align with the strategy, objectives and vision of those respective departments. The role will work with the supervisors and managers to determine current and future capabilities required for effective execution of merchandising, marketing, image/fixed assets in addition to driving sales. Operating in an aggressive and competitive retail environment, the successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, marketing, and merchandising. The Manager of General Merchandise will be responsible for achieving budgeted results through detailed action plans. Analyzing each periods statement and taking necessary corrective action.
In addition, the Manager of General Merchandise is Responsible for:
* Marketing/Merchandising- perform image, merchandising and housekeeping reviews of all departments as per defined standards, coordinate participation in all applicable CRS marketing and commodity promotions, assist in development, coordination, implementation and follow-up on special marketing and advertising programs
* Financial- work daily with department managers to monitor operating margins and control expenses, ensure ongoing review and analysis of period financial statements and follow-up where necessary, prepare period reports, assist in preparation of commodity department budgets
For full job description, contact Amanda Currie at a.currie@hometownco-oop.ca