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La Crosse, Wisconsin

Develop and execute plans within assigned categories to deliver maximum results for the stores, operations, and company. Primarily focusing on manufacturer relationships and responsible for developing and maintaining highly effective strategic alliances with suppliers .

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Key Responsibilities:- Negotiate pricing, cost reductions, terms of sale, volume rebates, advertising/marketing allowances, and return policies to attain stated goals and objectives of the department and company-Collaborate with Sales, Inventory Planning, Global Sourcing, and Marketing. Serve as a knowledge resource for both internal and external customers-Evaluates assortment regularly to identify opportunities for new products, rationalization of existing items and… Show more Key Responsibilities:- Negotiate pricing, cost reductions, terms of sale, volume rebates, advertising/marketing allowances, and return policies to attain stated goals and objectives of the department and company-Collaborate with Sales, Inventory Planning, Global Sourcing, and Marketing. Serve as a knowledge resource for both internal and external customers-Evaluates assortment regularly to identify opportunities for new products, rationalization of existing items and development of private label products in targeted categories.-Mentor, train, and work with the Merchandising Associate (where applicable), Product Marketing Associate and peers in daily functions Show less

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Responsible for the product sourcing & selection for a specific product line. Including supplier selection, product assortment reviews, rationalization of product line, and understanding categorical and industry trends. Also responsible for driving categorical private label decisions, identifying areas for potential growth and analyzing the impact of proposed assortment changes.

Work within product team to execute supplier marketing packages, product promotions, manage and create marketing materials, and produce product team sections in 1800+ page buying guide.

Vernon Hills, Illinois

Work within product group to establish supplier/manufacturer relations and manage all product detail.

The primary focus of this position is to maintain and develop relationships with current customers, as well prospect and follow up on new leads. Within this position it is necessary to work closely with team members, managers, suppliers, and distribution centers, to ensure the customer's expectations are being met/exceeded. The skills necessary to perform this role are: product knowledge of over 800,000 different part numbers; use a highly-developed POS system that is used to quote, invoice… Show more The primary focus of this position is to maintain and develop relationships with current customers, as well prospect and follow up on new leads. Within this position it is necessary to work closely with team members, managers, suppliers, and distribution centers, to ensure the customer's expectations are being met/exceeded. The skills necessary to perform this role are: product knowledge of over 800,000 different part numbers; use a highly-developed POS system that is used to quote, invoice, and acquire products; to present vendor-managed programs that best fit the customers needs; effective communication on all levels; puctuality; accountability; and ability to multi-task. Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Marketing

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