Bed Bath & Beyond

Senior Merchandise Manager: Living Room & Office Furniture

Bed Bath & Beyond • $95K — $115K *
Salt Lake City, UT 84118In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of merchandising experience in Lifestyle classifications with 3+ years of management experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to collaborate effectively to achieve project objectives.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for interaction across all company levels.
  • Excellent time management, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
  • Attention to detail with creative problem-solving and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and executing strategic merchandise plans to maximize sales and manage profit and loss.
  • Gather industry data, analyze market intelligence, and forecast product demand.
  • Evaluate and select vendors while fostering business relationships to align with merchandising strategies.
  • Recommend and implement improvements in procurement processes to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Assess vendor reliability and innovate new supply sources to enhance merchandise assortment.
  • Define product and distribution standards for merchandise and monitor supplier performance.
  • Collaborate with teams to address profit and loss issues and execute merchandising strategies.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional team engagement.
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development in merchandising.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Exposure to working with diverse suppliers and business relationships.
Full Job Description

Job Scope:         Exempt jobs (job codes SSC1169 – 72) are responsible for managing profit and loss for assigned merchandise assortment(s).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

  • Assists with the development and execution of strategic merchandise plans to maximize product sales and manages profit and loss for each merchandise assignment.  Ensures that merchandise plans are aligned and compliment overall Merchandising business plans and strategies.

  • Gathers earnest and industry trade data acquired from various sources, including trade shows, along with customer, competitor, market, financial, and operational data.  Translates that information into executable and effective market intelligence reporting.  Analyzes overall product demand forecasting future merchandise demand and product need.

  • Evaluates vendor capabilities as merchandise suppliers and selects those best suited to compliment the company’s merchandising strategies.  Develops and grows business relationships with supplier/vendors.

  • Recommends changes in procurement processes to improve service, quality, and/or reduce costs.  Creates executable inventory plans and vets opportunities for new business.

  • Evaluates vendor reliability and develops new supply sources where vendors/suppliers are no longer competitive.  Improves or increases merchandise assortments and executes merchandising plans that are profitable by managing quality, sourcing, and delivery.

  • Assists in defining product and distribution standards for assigned merchandise assortment(s) and assesses the capabilities of suppliers/partners to meet those standards.  Monitors supplier performance and reconciles quality and/or fulfillment concerns to ensure quality standards are consistently met.

  • Monitors associated merchandising costs, performance schedules, and cope of assigned contracts/subcontracts to ensure customers are getting the best quality at the best value.

  • Collaborates with management to address all profit and loss issues. 

  • Collaborates with various cross-functional teams in support of the execution of merchandising strategies.

  • Collaborates with Marketing to create promotional/campaign calendars and provides insights for campaigns.

  • Follows prescribed legal guidelines and requirements.

  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 5-8Merchandising experience in Lifestyle classifications with 3+ years of management experience. 

  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).  

  • Must have proven ability to collaborate with others to understand and complete project goals.  

  • Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills and be able to professionally interact with suppliers and employees at all levels of the company.  

  • Must have excellent time management and decision-making skills and be able to prioritize and organize tasks and projects. Must have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing deadlines, work independently, and be proactive.

  • Must be able to pay attention to detail and work effectively and collaboratively across various departments to meet goals and deadlines. Must have highly developed and creative problem-solving and project management skills.

Special Note to all employees who are managers or above:

  • Ability to influence people across the organization
  • Ability to coach your reports to grow a high-performance team
  • Experience hiring and leading diverse teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SQL skills
  • Graduate degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.

Education/ Licensing/Certification:

Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Economics or a related field or any combination of education and/or experience based on the table above is required.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods at a time.

About Bed Bath & Beyond

Bed Bath & Beyond is an omnichannel retailer selling a wide assortment of domestics merchandise and home furnishings. The Company generally has the ability to have customer purchases picked up in-store or shipped directly to the customer from the company's distribution facilities, stores, or vendors. In addition, the company operates an e-commerce website that features specially commissioned, limited edition items from emerging fashion and home designers; One Kings Lane, an authority in home décor and design, offering a unique collection of select home goods, designer and vintage items; PersonalizationMall.com, an industry-leading online retailer of personalized products; Chef Central, an online retailer of kitchenware, cookware, and homeware items catering to cooking and baking enthusiasts; and Decorist, an online interior design platform that provides personalized home design services. The Company also operates Linen Holdings, a provider of a variety of textile products, amenities and other goods to institutional customers in the hospitality, cruise line, healthcare and other industries Bed Bath & Beyond was established in 1971 in Union, New Jersey by Warren Eisenberg and Leonard Feinstein.

Bed Bath & Beyond Careers

Join the dynamic team at Bed Bath & Beyond, a leading home goods retailer renowned for innovation and commitment to quality. As part of our professional community, you'll engage in meaningful work that directly enhances the lives of customers across North America.

Work You’ll Do

At Bed Bath & Beyond, we offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to contribute to our mission while advancing your career. Whether you're interested in a leadership position in one of our retail stores, a role in our corporate headquarters, or an internship that will kickstart your career, we have a place for you.

Transform Your Career

Step into a culture of growth and diversity where your skills and ideas are valued. Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about driving our company forward through strategic innovation and strong leadership. Bed Bath & Beyond is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your career and impact our industry.

Innovative Work Environment

Our commitment to innovation is at the heart of our operations. We encourage all team members to bring fresh ideas that can lead to groundbreaking solutions in retail. With state-of-the-art technology and a focus on digital transformation, Bed Bath & Beyond is always looking ahead to the future of retail.

Be Part of a Great Team

Joining Bed Bath & Beyond means becoming part of a diverse team that values collaboration and creativity. Our employees come from various backgrounds, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience that enriches our company culture and drives our success.

Future-Proof Your Career

With Bed Bath & Beyond, you will find endless opportunities to develop professionally and personally. We support our team members with comprehensive benefits, diversity training, and resources for career advancement. Leadership development programs and professional networking events are integral parts of our commitment to your career growth.

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Whether you're refining your resume, preparing for an interview, or seeking to enhance your employment experience, Bed Bath & Beyond offers a supportive environment where your career ambitions are achievable. We are continuously hiring new talent and provide a transparent application process to help you find the perfect position.

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Learn more about Bed Bath & Beyond
Size
32,000 employees
Market Cap
$211.7 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$225.2 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
-8.4%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
BBBY
* Ladders Estimates

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