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If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

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Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Scope:

The incumbent will successfully aid in developing and execute strategic merchandising recommendations and tactical implementation to support the business plan for the assigned client(s). Position has a direct influence on achieving budget goals and future volume and profit growth of the business through the identification of assortment opportunities, analysis of client business and competition, and coordination of pricing.

Essential Job Functions:

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Assist the Global Brands Merchandise Manager in developing assortment offering for assigned clients(s) in a manner which ensures both the client’s and Petco Global Brands goals and objectives are strategically and tactically aligned to both differentiate Petco from the competition, as well as deliver on Petco’s customer value proposition of exceeding customer expectations and financial budgetsConsult relevant market research on client and competition in a client’s trading area/channel/categoryAssist with maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Petco Owned Brands product ranges, features, benefits and how they differentiate from competitionPrepare analyze and provide sales reporting and insights for assigned clients. Make recommendations resulting from such analysis to the Global Brands Merchandise Manager.Prepare pricing files, product content and imagery to prepare products for launch with assigned clients. Coordinate internal materials for sharing with clients (assets, collateral, files, etc).Assist  team to procure and manage product samples for meetings, annual shows and assigned clients.  Analyze clients’ existing assortment and performance to identify opportunities for Petco Owned Brand recommendationsAssist in creating compelling visual representations of the recommended product/category assortment for client presentations using JDA Space PlanningInteract professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests.Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.

Nature of Supervision:

This position is expected to independently make decisions that align with the business objectives. They will be provided with general direction from their manager, but must be self-motivated and develop strategies and plans to drive the business forward.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct reports.  

Skills and Qualifications:
Normally requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business, merchandising, marketing or related curriculum.  Requires 1-3  years professional-level merchandising experience in a superstore, mass market or specialty national or large regional, multi-unit retail chain store or  account or product management with a large national consumer brand. 

Specific functional experience may include:

Merchandising, product assortment, and vendor negotiations. business acumen and analytical skills necessary for proper financial modeling of assigned clients(s). Must have advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite and the aptitude to learn and utilize new internal applications. Experience with JDA Space Planning is desirable but not required.Competency and continued development in the following areas:Provide exceptional customer service to a portfolio of clients of various global locations, types and sizes of businessesCommunicate expertly with a diverse set of internal partners and external clients at various levels and within various functional areas that impact their businessesMulti-task and shift focus from one task to another seamlesslyIdentify and seize upon opportunities to maximize sales and profitability

Work Environment:

Operates in a standard office environment.  The majority of job duties are performed while seated indoors with little or no exposure to hazards. Day and overnight travel for client meetings may be required periodically throughout the year. 

Contacts:

Primary interaction will occur internally with partners on Petco Global Brands, Owned Brands, Global Sourcing, and Merchandising teams, and externally with Client teams

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

$55,800.00 - $83,800.00

/ year

For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO -see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

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