Job Details
Job Location
Riverside HQ - Riverside, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $80,000.00 Base Commission/year
Description
Category Merchant | Job Description
Title: Category Merchant - Camp
Department: Merchandising
Reports To: Category Merchant Manager
Hours Required: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Hybrid or Remote*
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 based on experience and qualifications. Bonus eligible up to 10%.
*California, Oregon, Utah and Minnesota residents only.
The Role
Located in Riverside, Ca, we are an online retailer of all things bike mountain, road, e-bike, you name it. To further our Core Purpose of inspiring people to Experience and Explore, we are adding the camp category to the Jenson USA fold.
The Category Merchant Camp will drive relationships and processes associated with the overall product assortment from idea to end-of-life including sales, promotions, pricing, profit and inventory turns. In this role, the successful candidate will work with a team whose key responsibilities are to ensure the company's inventory categories are trending and maintained according to the department's strategy.
The Benefits
We offer a variety of benefits and perks for full-time employees, including:

• 100% HMO Employee Medical Coverage for local employees. If you are out of network, additional costs may apply.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Bike Day
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching up to 4%
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Purchase Discount Program
• Professional Growth & Development Opportunities

Essential Responsibilities

• Own and drives product, policy, communications, business development, marketing and inventory initiatives in a holistic manner.
• Generates and analyzes relevant vendor and category performance as it relates to market trends.
• Partners with vendors to improve processes and procedures within the supply chain.
• Identifies emerging and declining market trends and the associated risks.
• Develops long-term product planning and inventory commitments for key vendors and negotiates pricing terms.
• Researches and recommends growth opportunities in existing or new categories and provides relevant pricing analysis.
• Partners with cross-functional teams on innovative strategies to drive sales.
• Drives and/or supports company priority initiatives.
• Other special assignments as the business requires.

Qualifications

• Camp knowledge and/or experience is required. Looking for existing supplier relationships.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a retail environment. Relevant experience may be substituted for required education.
• Cycling Knowledge preferred.
• Previous experience and skill in negotiation.
• Execution-driven, growth-oriented, ownership mindset to drive performance against KPIs.
• Ability to effectively manage cross-functional coordination.
• Demonstrated project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with an ERP system and excellent capability using Microsoft Suite of programs.

Skills/Abilities We Look For

• Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility with change.

• Organization - Effectively balances conflicting priorities to manage workflow, ensure completion of essential projects and meets critical deadlines.
• Proactive Anticipation of Needs - Utilizes analytical skills and broad understanding of the business to effectively addresses problems and acts to prevent them.
• Communication - Listens to understand the needs; speaks with confidence using clear and concise language, produces well thought-out professional correspondence that is free from grammatical and spelling errors.
• Service Oriented - Interacts professionally with leaders, customers, vendors and team members. Promptly responds to requests with accuracy and a courteous demeanor.
• Team Player - Works as a competent member of the team, willing to support others.
• Computer/Technical Savvy - Is proficient in using standard office equipment. Demonstrates advanced proficiency by adapting to new technology and easily acquiring new technical skills.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound judgment and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction. Swiftly refers problems/issues to the appropriate person when necessary.
• Initiative - Works effectively while asking for direction when needed.

Jenson USA is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Jenson USA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Rev. 04/05/2024