At Newegg, we encourage and foster the kind of innovation and initiative that has earned us our outstanding customer ratings and the staggering growth of our annual revenue that has taken us from the ground up to a successful stage in 10 years. We welcome candidates from various backgrounds that share our desire for a future filled with learning, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and success to join us during this exciting time in our development!
Purpose of Job
To ensure all products and vendor promotions are correctly displayed and optimized on the company website and any associated marketing vehicles.
Job Description
- Develop effective merchandising programs to help vendor partners promote brands and products
- Proactively work with the Product Management team to ensure and plan proper procurement of product stock as it relates to merchandising programs and goals and to produce successful promotion programs
- Develop top-level vendor relationships to facilitate and reinforce partnerships
- Manage Product Merchandising on high impact campaigns (i.e. managing daily deals or similar type of exposures)
- Coordinate with External Marketing team to execute merchandising programs
- Evaluate and identify deals for external advertising
- Manage key tab or category stores
- Identify and handle production and supply difficulties
- Manage process for supplying and managing vendor content on Newegg Business website
- Review key competitor site on a daily basis and use the info to more competently merchandise company website and marketing vehicles
- Maximize income of MDF and other vendor incentives through innovative merchandising program initiatives and effective selling
- Responsible for accurate tracking and utilization of MDF and Co-op accounts for assigned vendors; increase participation and funding levels for all assigned vendors equal to or greater than company forecasts
- Develop and implement merchandising team reporting such as performance measurement reports
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Product knowledge of PC Components/Servers/Storage Devices is preferred
- Bachelor Degree in Marketing or Merchandising or 5+ years relevant experience
- 3+ years of merchandising experience in an IT e-commerce environment, with experience dealing with major brand vendors
- 1+ year of experience managing vendor P&L including MDF and Co-op accounts and utilization
- Extensive knowledge of various e-commerce marketing opportunities as well traditional media
- Able to compose and communicate analysis on internal and external trend changes
- Understanding of Marketing Principles and Retailing
- Ability to build relationships and maintain strong partnerships
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Detail and result oriented with a sense of urgency
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and coordination skills
- Team-oriented and able to work in a cross-functional environment
Essential Mental & Physical Function
Mental Functions: Decisions may affect a work unit or area within a department. May contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. This position performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to supervisor’s guidelines. Physical Functions: Sitting required 90% of the time. Walking and standing required 5% of the time respectively. No heavy lifting required. Constant keyboarding and telephone usage.
Supervisor Responsibilities
None
Language Skills
Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Equipment Used
Standard office and computer equipment including MS Office software, computer, and telephone.
Work Environment
- Office cubicle environment with minimal exposure to the environment or health hazards.