The Home Depot

Regional Merchandising Manager

The Home Depot$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Wisconsin, US
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in merchandising or buying roles
  • Experience with multiple units across large geographic areas
  • Strong understanding of retail math and financial principles
  • Effective communication and persuasive skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute localized assortment priorities for the fiscal year
  • Assign stores to clustered assortments
  • Analyze and communicate regional assortment concerns
  • Coordinate emergency responses to natural disasters
  • Reinforce merchandising strategy to store operations leadership
  • Provide competitive marketplace feedback to corporate merchandising

Benefits

  • Overnight travel exceeding 50% of the time
  • Engagement with a diverse team across regional markets
  • Opportunity to influence corporate merchandising strategy directly
  • Work in a comfortable indoor environment
  • Occasional light physical activity involved in the role
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:
The Regional Merchandising Manager (RMM) is an extension of the corporate merchandising function focused on executing the corporate merchandising strategy in their local markets. RMM's are responsible for communicating merchandising strategy to the store operations team. They are an integral part of the collection and sharing of competitive feedback to core merchandising. As a merchandising single point of contact for 3-5 district managers, RMMs focus their efforts on localized assortments based on the core departments and classes established through the merchandising strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 80% Localized Assortment: Execute the localized assortment priorities as established for the fiscal year.
  • Assign stores to clustered assortments
  • Regional assortment analysis: communicate assortment concerns based on assortment review and competitive review
  • Emergency response: pre-plan and organize for annual events (hurricane, tornado, floods, and fire); coordinate response and product flow during event.
  • 10% Reinforce and communicate merchandising strategy to the store operations leadership team.
  • 10% Act as a local resource for feedback back to the corporate merchandising team on current trends and information in the competitive marketplace.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • The position reports to the Field Division Merchandise Manager.
  • No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).

Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting multiple units across a wide geography, preferably in a large format retailer.
  • Experience in merchandising or buying roles in a retail organization.

Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:
  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None

Certifications:
  • None

Competencies:
  • Merchandising Strategy: Market acumen, experience applying consumer insights and market acumen.
  • Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand strategic direction and to formulate tactical plans for execution.
  • Financial Acumen: Experience with retail math and accounting.
  • Organizational Agility: Understands the culture of an organization and knows how to get things done through both formal and informal channels.
  • Communication: Ability to persuade or influence others. Fosters open communication; presents a compelling case for proposals and ideas; strong ability to win support from others; is assertive and holds firm when necessary.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and schedule demands.
  • Sound business and financial acumen; understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators; uses analysis to create and evaluate strategic options.

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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