ecohaus is hiring

Caught this over on CL:

General Merchandising Manager (1st Avenue South)

Reply to: pickme_ecohaus@hotmail.com
Date: 2008-11-13, 2:52PM PST

You love merchandising. You believe in global warming.
Join us – make a difference ecohaus, Seattle-based leader in sustainable and green building and finishing materials is seeking an experienced senior manager to lead our Merchandising organization. This position reports to the CEO and will work closely with the rest of the senior management team to bring to market a compelling eco-friendly product assortment to drive ecohaus’ growth.

Three primary responsibilities:
• Develop and lead the Merchandising organization
• Define the product assortment strategy and manage the mix
• Establish standards and drive inventory sales performance

A unique opportunity:
• You will be the primary owner of the merchandising strategy and will lead your team in the development and execution of comprehensive tactics to deliver optimal GMROI while balancing quality, product selection, service levels and inventory.
• You will lead and direct the establishment of product assortment and pricing to achieve goals based on historic data, current trends, and future forecasts, while supporting the overall company culture and objectives.
• You will be responsible for leveraging the assortment across four distinct channels – retail operations, e-commerce, professional (B2B) sales (contractors, architects, etc.) and wholesale – including the development of processes and tools.
• You will lead and inspire the merchandising organization to build competencies in product development, negotiations, creating and cultivating effective and profitable vendor partnerships and product offering.
• You will employ best logistical methods of distribution to ultimately ensure having the right product in the right place at the right time at the right price.

Your qualities:
• Successful track record of 10+ years leading the development of new, innovative, branded products in a lifestyle-brand retail company
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing hardlines sourcing and buying strategies
• Proven history of affecting positive change and developing people
• 7+ years of P&L; responsibility
• A passion for teamwork, problem-solving, and achieving results
• Broad-banded to make executive level decisions and take rolled-up-sleeves action
• High level of initiative and self-motivation, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in all MSFT Office applications
• Familiarity with ERP systems and not afraid to learn new tools and technology
• Related Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred.

If this sounds like you, and you clearly possess the experience described above, please send a resume and cover letter to: pickme_ecohaus@hotmail.com (no phone calls or visits, please.)

We offer a competitive salary, bonus program and a full benefits package, 401k, Paid Time Off, and a casual work environment.

About ecohaus: Environmental Home Center in Washington and Environmental Building Supplies in Oregon, helped pioneer the green building industry in the Pacific Northwest in the early 1990’s and combined today, ecohaus is a leading supplier of sustainable building and finish materials. ecohaus offers stylish, durable and price competitive products in addition to expert advice and customer service to both homeowners and professionals.

Location: 1st Avenue South
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!

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