Merchandise Director
Job in
Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, 99507, USA
Listed on 2026-10-15
Listing for:
Connector Team Recruiting Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-15
Job specializations:
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Retail
Merchandising, Retail & Store Manager, Retail Marketing, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking an experienced Director of Merchandising to lead product assortment, purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, inventory planning, and merchandising performance across the organization.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the furniture, mattress, home furnishings, or related retail industry and a strong understanding of product trends, pricing, margins, inventory management, and consumer buying behavior.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute company wide merchandising and product assortment strategies.
- Lead furniture and home furnishings purchasing and vendor relationships.
- Negotiate pricing, programs, terms, promotions, and other vendor opportunities.
- Analyze sales, margins, inventory turns, product performance, and market trends.
- Maintain the appropriate product mix across categories, price points, and locations.
- Identify new products, vendors, and merchandising opportunities.
- Manage inventory levels while minimizing overstocks, aging inventory, and stock-outs.
- Partner with store leadership, sales, marketing, operations, and finance to maximize sales and profitability.
- Develop promotional and seasonal merchandising strategies.
- Attend furniture markets and industry events to evaluate products, trends, and vendors.
- Establish merchandising standards and ensure consistent product presentation across locations.
- Develop and execute company wide merchandising and product assortment strategies across multi branded stores.
- 7+ years of progressive merchandising, buying, or product management experience, preferably within furniture or home furnishings.
- Strong furniture industry and vendor knowledge preferred.
- Experience managing significant purchasing and inventory responsibilities.
- Proven ability to analyze sales, margins, inventory turns, and product performance.
- Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
- Excellent analytical, financial, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
- Experience working in a multi-location retail environment preferred.
Competitive executive compensation and comprehensive benefits package based on experience.
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