GameStop

Merchant, Software

GameStop • $70K — $95K *
Grapevine, TX 76051In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or merchandising.
  • Minimum 5 years in retail buying or a closely related field.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Exceptional analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Effective project management skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Execute assortment strategies with the Visual Team to maintain product presentation standards.
  • Develop and manage SKU lifecycle, optimizing store sets and financial goals.
  • Adjust product assortment based on market demand and store performance.
  • Set margins and retail prices with the Pricing Team, aligning with financial objectives.
  • Monitor and adjust financial metrics in collaboration with the finance team.
  • Engage cross-functionally with various departments to ensure cohesive execution of plans.
  • Provide insights through category analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Benefits

  • Onsite work five days a week in Grapevine, TX.
  • Opportunities for collaborative work with various departments.
  • Involvement in strategy development and execution for a leading gaming retailer.
Full Job Description
The Merchant, Video Games will play a critical role in shaping and executing GameStop's category strategy. Working under the direction of the Senior Merchant of Video Games Merchandising, this position involves managing vendor relationships, promotional planning, assortment, pricing, and financial performance. This role is essential in aligning business initiatives with GameStop's broader goals, optimizing category performance, and meeting customer needs. The Merchant will drive category objectives and oversee the day-to-day activities required to achieve business and financial goals, including assisting in budget creation and financial target attainment.

This position sits onsite 5 days a week in Grapevine, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

Assortment Management & Merchandising:

  • Execute assortment strategies, collaborating with the Visual Team and Merchant Director to ensure product presentations align with GameStop's standards.
  • Develop plans for SKU lifecycle management, coordinating SKU introductions and exits while optimizing store sets, margins, and sales goals.
  • Ensure comprehensive vendor representation and alignment with competitive landscapes, adjusting assortment based on store, market, and regional demands.


Pricing & Financial Management:

  • Work closely with the Pricing Team and Merchant Director to set margins and retail prices that align with financial objectives, incorporating promotional and clearance schedules.
  • Collaborate with finance to monitor and adjust category financial metrics, including forecasting open-to-buy, profit, and inventory targets.
  • Oversee vendor funding and CO-OP processes, maintaining accurate, timely financial reporting.


Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Engage with Visual, Planning, Pricing, Marketing, eCommerce, and Operations to ensure cohesive execution across all channels.
  • Support the Marketing Team with promotional material reviews and drive channel-specific promotions with vendors.
  • Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors and partners through proactive, professional communication and collaborative planning.


Category Growth & Analysis:

  • Monitor market share and make data-driven recommendations to enhance category strategies.
  • Provide weekly and monthly category recaps, contributing insights to guide future actions.
  • Facilitate cross-functional partnerships across internal and external teams to ensure GameStop's category plans meet customer and business objectives.


Customer and Retail Support:

  • Act as a resource for retail stores and field leaders, providing category guidance, product information, and support on all assigned responsibilities.


Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, merchandising, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail buying or a closely related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities with a collaborative working style.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Effective project management skills, with an ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a high-paced, results-driven environment.


About GameStop

GameStop Corp. is a Fortune 500 company and a global retailer of multichannel video game, pop culture collectibles, consumer electronics and wireless services, operating more than 5,000 stores in 10 countries across Europe, Canada, Australia and the United States. The company is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, United States, and employs more than 14,000 people worldwide. GameStop's retail network and family of brands include GameStop, EB Games, ThinkGeek and Micromania-Zing. The company also operates Game Informer, a leading video game magazine and website, and Simply Mac, an authorized Apple reseller and repairer. GameStop reported revenue of $6.5 billion in fiscal year 2019.
Learn more about GameStop
Size
12,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.4 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$274.8 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
-5.5%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
NASDAQ
GME
* Ladders Estimates

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