Retail Vendor Manager I

Description Do you want to work in one of the fastest growing businesses at Would you like to help our strategic partners drive explosive growth? We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic, hard-working, analytical and creative candidate to join our Retail Vendor Manager team. You will work directly with a strategic vendor(s) partner to develop their business, acting as a liaison and executing a joint business plan. The Retail Vendor Manager I position offers an exciting introduction to our on-line retail business and a broad training ground for future success. This role will work directly with a strategic vendor(s) partner to grow their business and achieve qualitative and quantitative goals while working with multiple internal teams and management. The Retail Vendor Manager I will develop skills and work across all three functional areas (Vendor Management, In-stock and Site Merchandising) to grow and improve their vendor's success. This role is an ideal start on one of the most supportive, high-functioning organizations within and will provide a great cross section of roles and responsibilities to the ambitious candidate who is eager to drive a business to success. The Retail Vendor Manager I role will be responsible for the following: Acting as the business owner for his or her vendor(s) in their respective categories, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. This entails forecasting, monitoring, understanding and reporting on vendor(s), along with responsibility for driving strategic projects and promotions to achieve business objectives Proactively negotiating costs, promotional opportunities, and other business inputs for the vendor(s) Conducting pricing and ROI analysis and making recommendations for initiatives that optimize profit margin Managing Purchase Orders and In-Stock analysis for the strategic vendor(s) Scheduling, updating, and producing content on both product detail pages and general pages, including numerous cataloging and editing tasks Helping with numerous marketing and email efforts, scheduling product lists, analyzing site promotions, performance and making recommendations on marketing plans The successful RVM is an effective communicator and problem-solver and is able to balance the needs and requirements of both and the strategic vendor(s). Our environment is very fast-paced, and requires someone who is flexible, detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with multiple teams and management. The ideal candidate will have a passion for shopping, and an acute interest in driving the growth and profitability of a strategic vendor partner on the retail platforms. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree 0-2 years of relevant experience Proficiency in Excel and data analysis Excellent presentation, organization and account management skills Preferred Qualifications Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to manage multiple competing priorities Strong database and computer skills Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results Experience in process improvement Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Carrollton, TX. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insura…

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