General Merchandising Manager in North Billerica, MA

dded through internal growth and acquisitions so that today spanspanPGIspanspan is 1 of the leading multi-brand catalog companies in spanspanAmericaspanspan. spanspanPGIspanspans thirteen catalogs iNatures Jewelry, Pyramid Collection, Serengeti, NorthStyle, Catalog Favorites, In The Company of Dogs, Potpourri, The Stitchery, Expressions, Back In The Saddle, Young Explorers, Country Store iand iWhatever Worksi have their own website, and spanspanPGIspanspan is ranked in the top 150 spanspanU.S.spanspan on-line retailers by Internet Retailer magazine. spanppspanWe are currently seeking a senior level merchant who has extensive experience in womens apparel, and also has somespanspanaaan1aspanspan hard goods experience i.e., home dcor, gifts, specialty items. This position will report to the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and will be responsible for developing the strategic direction for a group of spanspanPGIspanspan catalog brands in our portfolio brands. This will include leading, developing and mentoring a high performing team of Buyers in product sourcing, development, analysis of product performance, merchandising, and negotiation skills in order to meet corporate goals and initiatives. This is a great growth opportunity for the right individual. spanppspan styletext-decoration underlineEssential Duties and Responsibilitiesspanspanspanpul lispanFull responsibility for sales, profitability and continued growth of all managed catalog brands.span lispanLead and mentor a team of professional Buyers and establish succession plans with the Buying Teams. Ensure that the Buying Teams successfully manage, develop and mentor their staff in order to meet the goals of the succession plans.span lispanEffectively develop strategy with senior management identifying needs and resources for each catalog brand in order to successfully meet established goals.span lispanCollaborate with the SVP of Merchandising to ensure successful execution of business goals and objectives.span lispanProvide domestic and foreign product sourcing info to Buyers. Utilize industry connections to create unique, cost-effective, and exclusive product assortment.span lispanLend ability in product development and knowledge of sources to create spanspanPGIspanspan exclusives, and apply the technical knowledge gained in the industry to develop products with the Buying team.span lispanApply analytical ability to review results and give input to spanspanaaan2aspanspanBuying Team to adjust plans as needed.span lispanParticipate in all creative functions, planning, merchandise turnover and final review meetings withspanspanaaan3aspanspan senior management, Buying and Product Development Teams.span liulpspanspanppspanWe offer a competitive compensation and complete benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401k plan, employee discount program, and more. brbrbrppspanPlease email your resume totoa hrefmailtotolsonPotpourriGroup.comlsonPotpourriGroup.comaor Fax to [removed phone]. spanppspanMailed resumes may be sent to spanspanPotpourri Group, Inc., spanspan222 Mill Rd.spanspan, spanspanChelmsfordspanspan, spanspanMAspanspan, spanspan01824spanspan, ATTN Human Resources. bPlease include your salary history and your salary qualifications in your introductory letter.bspan ppspanispanPotpourri values diversity and is an equal employment opportunity employer.spani pdivdivp styletext-align center aligncenterspan222 Mill Road, spanspanChelmsfordspanspan, MA 01824 spanspanspanspan Phone [removed phone] spanspanspanspan www.PotpourriGroup.comspanppspanspanppspan styletext-decoration underlineRequirementsspanspanspanpul lispanBachelors degree or equivalent experience and educationspan lispanMinimum of 8-10 yrs related skills in Apparel spanspanaaan4aspanspanMerchandising.span lispanProgressive experience in Merchandising including prior work as a Senior BuyerMerchant. span lispanPrior senior level experience leading in a multi-channel, direct-marketing consumer merchandise retailer. Demonstrated previous experience effectively and successfully leading and developing senior level merchandising teams in direct marketing or related retail environment.span lispanStrong and effective negotiation skills are required from product development to product fulfillment.span lispanIn depth knowledge of major domestic and foreign sources, including experience traveling and sourcing product in spanspanChinaspanspan and spanspanIndiaspanspan.span lispanComputer literacy including strong computer skills in spreadsheet software Excel. Prior catalog software experience a plus.span lispanAbility to travel to domestic and foreign trade shows and vendors is required. Required to attend all major and applicable trade shows, domestic and foreign, with or without accompanying Buyers. Required to make periodic trips to foreign markets, with or without Buyers and or Director of Product Development, to visit with spanspanPGIspanspan sources for product development and to research potential new sources. spanliulListing originally posted at http