Assistant Merchant bei PharmaCann

Job Summary:

The Assistant Merchant is responsible for partnering with the merchant, focused on driving sales and gross margin in our retail businesses. As an assistant merchant you will be responsible for managing product, price, promotion, and placement with partners across planning, cultivation, wholesale, own brand, and retail operations within your assigned geographic market(s). Key areas of responsibility include initial review of assortment across 3rd party and private brand, proposing pricing and promotions to the merchant, and partnering with retail operations on in store merchandising opportunities. Primary day to day tasks include writing purchase orders, managing inventory, assisting in the evaluation of market conditions, developing initial seasonal product and promotional strategies and managing the day to day aspects of merchandise vendor relations. To be successful in this role, the Assistant Merchant must be able to act as the “business owner” of their market, with a deep understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and the ability to quickly pivot to maximize business opportunities.

Pay for this role is $70,000 / year 

Territory would be for IL/OH

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities

• Leverage market data and insights to develop a market based assortment strategy in partnership with the Merchant, that will deliver total and private brand sales and margin objectives
• Be the expert on the market, the customer and the competition in the assigned market (s) / geographies
• Identify product trends and assist in qualitative and quantitative analysis; partner with the private brand team on new product opportunities identified in those analyses
• Develop, communicate, and execute seasonal department strategies in partnership with the Merchant for existing stores as well as new store openings
• Manage the assortment daily including item creation, maintenance, writing purchase orders
• Develop and refine the initial pass at promotional plans to deliver sales and margin goals, including own brand sales and penetration
• Build strong supplier partnerships that deliver on joint business plans and goals
• Partner cross functionally within PharmaCann to ensure coordination and execution of merchandising and promotional plans
• Communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly, concisely, and effectively to multiple audiences
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by manager

Competencies and Qualifications
Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising or related field. 1-3 years of relevant work experience considered in lieu of education
• 1+ years of experience in Google suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing tasks, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving financial results
• Detail oriented with strong analytical ability and a solid understanding of retail math
• Cannabis experience preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field. Relevant work experience considered in lieu of education
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Merchandising
• Additional experience in cannabis buying a plus
• Strong financial acumen & analytical skills with the ability to improve efficiencies and operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, & PowerPoint), advanced Excel skills
• Experience in Microsoft NAV / D365, LeafTrade, LeafLink, the cannabis industry, and state seed to sale tracking systems (metrc, biotrack, MJ Freeway) is preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• This role will require periodic travel to other PharmaCann facilities, 3P vendor and fulfillment partners, and
  some travel to our corporate offices for meetings.