Senior Vendor Manager, Outdoor Sportsman (Sports Marketing/Retail)

Senior Vendor Manager, Outdoor Sportsman (Sports Marketing/Retail)

The Sports & Outdoors team is looking for a talented, experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Vendor Manager to help us build an exceptional and authoritative Outdoor Sportsman destination. Our mission is to create a world-class sporting goods store where customers will discover, research and buy Earth's Biggest Selection of products. Joining our Sports & Outdoors team means partnering with a dynamic and creative group who set a high bar for innovation and success in a fast-paced and changing environment. The Senior Vendor Manager will be primarily responsible for negotiating direct relationships with key brands, negotiating competitive business terms, driving product and brand selection in the store and securing participation in promotions and marketing programs.

We expect the Senior Vendor Manager to be a passionate customer and category advocate within our company, with proven ability to negotiate complex business terms, develop and manage relationships, drive results and demonstrate competency with business and financial analytics. The Senior Vendor Manager must be an effective leader and communicator in working with some of our most important partners and vendors, as well as with internal cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for retail, a high level of flexibility and commitment.

The successful Senior Vendor Manager must be able to:

Manage vendor relationships - manage supplier/partner contracts, manage day-to-day relationships, and negotiate and secure marketing funds

Conduct financial analysis of business opportunities to meet and exceed revenue and profitability targets

Have a thorough understanding of the industry, seasonality and global trends/events, and continually monitor competitor/industry developments

Maximize our long-term business profitability

Create business plans for new opportunities and develop and execute project plans for the launch of new features, incorporating merchandising and pricing strategies

Coordinate cross-functional teams, and communicate with internal and external parties, while meeting tight deadlines

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

5+ years in buying, account management, product management, project management, financial analysis and/or marketing

2+ years negotiation experience

Proficient in Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Track record of taking ownership and driving results

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; strong writing and speaking skills

Ability to think both strategically and tactically with good attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects - prioritization, planning and task delegation

Proven analytical skills

MBA preferred

e-Commerce experience

Experience in the retail sector

Knowledge and/or previous experience within the industry