Associate Merchant, Product Development
The Home Depot, Atlanta, GA, United States
Position Purpose
Responsible for globally sourcing, purchasing and developing globally sourced merchandise for a specific department.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and qualify international vendors to the HD standards
Develop and purchase products
Develop materials to sell the products developed, i.e., packaging, P.K. materials, P.O.P., etc.
Understand impacts of products on sales and GMROI
Creating specifications for products including packaging, safety and environmental issues
Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff
Understanding of supply chain domestic and international
Conduct presentations at product line reviews and marketing meetings
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
Typically reports to Sr. Director
No direct responsibility for supervising others
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
High level of comfort with strong negotiations skills and communication skills.
Extensive travel - international and domestic. International experience 3-5 years.
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
5 years
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience
None
Preferred Leadership Experience
None
Certifications
None
Competencies
Marketing background.
Retail Merchandising background. Product knowledge category background in manufacturing and industry practices.
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Key Responsibilities
Identify and qualify international vendors to the HD standards
Develop and purchase products
Develop materials to sell the products developed, i.e., packaging, P.K. materials, P.O.P., etc.
Understand impacts of products on sales and GMROI
Creating specifications for products including packaging, safety and environmental issues
Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff
Understanding of supply chain domestic and international
Conduct presentations at product line reviews and marketing meetings
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
Typically reports to Sr. Director
No direct responsibility for supervising others
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
High level of comfort with strong negotiations skills and communication skills.
Extensive travel - international and domestic. International experience 3-5 years.
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
5 years
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience
None
Preferred Leadership Experience
None
Certifications
None
Competencies
Marketing background.
Retail Merchandising background. Product knowledge category background in manufacturing and industry practices.
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