Director Of Merchandising & Vendor Relations
Current• Oversee wpg’s amenity offerings and ensure all aspects of high-touch corporatebranded merchandise are in line with contract objectives, brand standards and wpgvision to deliver a superior guest experience.• Manage all vendor product line sheets to confirm pricing integrity for sales and proposalpurposes and maintain all vendor/client records in wpg’s database system—Salesforce.• Work closely with CEO & General Manager from vendor contract negotiation to orderfulfillment ensuring sufficient product inventory, international documentation, and deliverydeadlines are met for each event.• Manage all aspects of vendor relations, negotiation of competitive buying terms andmaintain focus on positive and collaborative long-term relationships.• Assess new vendors and partnership opportunities and provide recommendations to theExecutive Team.