Merchandising Manager At We Market Co Op

Company: WE Market Co-op
Location: River Falls
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Wage: $18/hr Status : Full-Time or Part-Time PURPOSE : The Merchandising Manager helps shape the look, feel, and flow of our store by keeping displays fresh and inviting. This role leads the team of department replenishment buyers, making sure we’re offering the right mix at the right price. By balancing creativity and strategy, the Merchandising Manager helps make the Co-op a place people love to shop and work. REPORTS TO: General Manager DIRECT REPORTS: Replenishment Buyers ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES : Brand Serve as NCG Promotions Liaison Purchase for special deals and promotions. Ensure adequate and timely supply of promoted products. Ensure building and maintaining of in-store displays, according to established standards for appearance, variety and ease of shopping and stocking. Attend trainings and co-op conferences as assigned. Improve price perception by running and effectively promoting routine specials on featured products. Determine product mix to achieve sales and margin goals and satisfy customer demand. Work with General Manager to ensure products purchased are meeting established criteria Operations Work with replenishment buyers to evaluate, plan and execute product buying, receiving and stocking Ensure all store products are ordered in quantities adequate to maintain fully stocked sets, while keeping inventory low enough to ensure optimal freshness, and to keep backstock to a minimum. Run movement reports and work with rebuyers to adjust inventory based on the results Set preparation & stocking priorities to ensure product is fully stocked and rotated for freshness. Coordinate inventory counts for all assigned Departments. Maintain effective working relations with suppliers, while negotiating with them for ideal price and product selection, quality, delivery, volume discounts, terms, and services. Financial Set sales and margin goals, track progress & take corrective actions as necessary Review financial reports and take corrective action as needed. Achieve financial goals by seeking solutions that use resources effectively to improve the cooperative experience for others. Ensure accurate, up-to-date prices for all assigned departments in POS system and shelf tags Oversee product receiving to ensure that accurate invoicing, pricing, credits and returns, coding, and invoice routing is executed. Support administrative and financial reporting tasks as assigned by General Manager Supervision Recruit, hire and train qualified staff following established policy. Complete timely and thoughtful evaluations of staff. Ensure a fair and safe workplace for all staff consistent with the goal of being a progressive workplace. Uphold all co-op policies and procedures. Hold direct reports accountable to store objectives and operational best practices Communicate storewide information, such as policy changes and all-staff meeting schedules Develop a succession plan. Leadership Work with the General Manager and other team members to assess, develop and execute co-op’s strategic plans to realize the long term vision and Ends Strive for a balance between transparency, security and maintaining confidentiality with regards to personnel issues and the co-op’s strategic plans and priorities. Model supportive and participative leadership; build teamwork and motivate staff to accomplish cooperative goals. Be inclusive when making decisions, sharing openly opinions and respecting other points of view. Perform other tasks as assigned by General Manager ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent sense of organization and follow-through on commitments. Ability to develop and maintain mutually respectful relations with customers, staff, and vendors. Ability to work independently and motivate self and others. Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, effective manner. Excellent and consistent customer service skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to lift 50 pounds and team lift 50. Ability to stand for long periods. Ability to work in cold, wet conditions. Willingness to work weekends as needed. Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in purchasing and inventory control. Experience in sales managing and merchandising. Experience working with budgets, sales figures, and margins. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.

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