Merchandising Specialist (Store Support Center, Overland Park, KS)

About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork. Job Title: Merchandising Specialist Department: Merchandising Reports To: Merchandise Manager Exemption Status: Exempt (Salary) About Ace Retail Group Ace Retail Group (ARG) is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several well-known Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. As one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States, ARG operates more than 260 neighborhood stores nationwide and maintains its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. With roots dating back over a century, ARG’s success is driven by its people. What truly sets us apart in the industry is our commitment to hiring and developing individuals who are passionate about personal and professional growth and who want to be part of a company built on strong, enduring Core Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork General Job Summary The Merchandising Specialist supports the development of national and regional merchandising initiatives, working closely with key vendors as well as marketing teammates as a member of the Merchandise Management team. This position plays an integral role in communicating with stores and vendors to ensure accurate program execution at retail and is ideal for someone who wishes to move up in a Merchandising Management position. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a key support role in the ongoing development and execution of product rollouts and new store presentations for assigned categories.
• Troubleshoot individual store issues in conjunction with the appropriate Merchandise Manager, Marketing/SSC counterpart, and/or vendor, resolving discrepancies with orders, receipts, packing slips, etc. as needed.
• Support the development of strong vendor partnerships, with prompt response and resolution to vendor issues and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate vendor information and product level information including SKU, UPC, cost, style, model number and information, establishing new SKUs as needed.
• Assist Visual Merchandising Team with vendor specific POP and fixture order placement and tracking.
• Partner with vendors to gather photography, product samples and/or copy to support marketing initiatives.
• Play an active role in the proofing of marketing materials prior to distribution.
• Develop a basic working knowledge of Business Intelligence software reporting capability, to support Merchandise Managers with weekly/monthly reporting where identified.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Interest or class work in Merchandising or Buying a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, be highly self-motivated
• Excellent people and organizational skills
• Analytical thinker, team player, customer-focused, business minded.
• Travel as required.
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing. Compensation Details $60000 - $65000 For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.