Merchant, Video Games

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Execute assortment strategies, collaborating with the Visual Team and Merchant Director to ensure product presentations align with GameStop's standards.
• Develop plans for SKU lifecycle management, coordinating SKU introductions and exits while optimizing store sets, margins, and sales goals.
• Ensure comprehensive vendor representation and alignment with competitive landscapes, adjusting assortment based on store, market, and regional demands.
• Work closely with the Pricing Team and Merchant Director to set margins and retail prices that align with financial objectives, incorporating promotional and clearance schedules.
• Collaborate with finance to monitor and adjust category financial metrics, including forecasting open-to-buy, profit, and inventory targets.
• Oversee vendor funding and CO-OP processes, maintaining accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Engage with Visual, Planning, Pricing, Marketing, eCommerce, and Operations to ensure cohesive execution across all channels.
• Support the Marketing Team with promotional material reviews and drive channel-specific promotions with vendors.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with vendors and partners through proactive, professional communication and collaborative planning.
• Monitor market share and make data-driven recommendations to enhance category strategies.
• Provide weekly and monthly category recaps, contributing insights to guide future actions.
• Facilitate cross-functional partnerships across internal and external teams to ensure GameStop's category plans meet customer and business objectives.
• Act as a resource for retail stores and field leaders, providing category guidance, product information, and support on all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, merchandising, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail buying or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities with a collaborative working style.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective project management skills, with an ability to prioritize and manage tasks in a high-paced, results-driven environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Incentive programs
• Health benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Casual work environment
• Potential for bonuses and other incentives