The Senior Merchant is responsible for managing all aspects of their assigned product categories, including internal and external factors that may impact the business.  This role will develop, motivate, and coach merchants and specialists in negotiation and skills that will grow assigned categories. The Senior Merchant will build product categories that exceed customer expectations and achieve financial goals. The Senior Merchant will manage their assigned product assortments within the direction and objectives set forth by their MVP/DMM, including leading a team of direct reports, ranging from 2 to 6 associates with responsibility for making hiring decisions including hiring and terminations, performance management and coaching.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable for P&L and buying responsibility for assigned product categories

Develops innovative strategies and 3 year roadmaps that improve product category performance

Translates strategy into actionable tactics and drives execution

Understanding of existing and potential customer needs to identify products and services that exceed customer expectations

Assist in developing Associate Merchant skills in negotiation and buying, and provides support to Merchandising Specialists

Maintains strong, effective relationships with local vendor team and senior leadership

Partners for specific category tactics and execution

Execute on merchandising strategy for assigned product groups that meets or exceeds financial goals, including sales, gross margin dollar, and inventory turn, for assigned segment of business and multiple product groups

Leads both direct and indirect reports and is responsible for making hiring decisions, performance management, coaching, and terminations. Responsible for providing feedback and accountability to support functions and with vendors.

Maintain strong, effective relationships with vendors to drive innovation and product development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.